"The Vancouver Canadians didn't win the Northwest League Championship, but they didn't finish the 2025 season empty handed. On Wednesday afternoon, Baseball America announced that the Canadians were the recipient of the Bob Freitas Award at the High-A level, given to a team in each of the full-season "A" leagues. The award is given to teams "for outstanding minor-league operations"."
"From a business side of things, the Canadians' home stadium, Rogers Field at Nat Bailey Stadium, received renovations ahead of the season. The Canadians had terrific attendance and have consistently fielded competitive teams, making three consecutive Northwest League Finals from 2022 until 2024. It's the second time the Canadians have been bestowed this award, with the other time coming in 2011. Simply put, the Canadians are one of best run minor league teams and are incredibly deserving of the award."
"They missed out on winning the first half due to a tiebreaker (37-29 record), going 9-1 over their last 10 games, while the Everett AquaSox went 8-2. In the second half, they were 38-28, good enough for second in the six-team league. Some of the Toronto Blue Jays' top prospects spent a large chunk of the season with the Canadians, no doubt helping their attendance numbers."
The Vancouver Canadians received Baseball America's Bob Freitas Award at the High-A level for outstanding minor-league operations. Rogers Field at Nat Bailey Stadium underwent renovations before the season. The team drew strong attendance and consistently fielded competitive rosters, reaching three consecutive Northwest League Finals from 2022–2024. The Canadians finished the 2025 season 37-29 in the first half (losing a tiebreaker) and 38-28 in the second half, placing second overall in the six-team league. Several top Toronto Blue Jays prospects spent substantial time in Vancouver, including Arjun Nimmala, who slashed .224/.313/.381 with 13 home runs in 543 plate appearances. Trey Yesavage pitched four games with the Canadians in spring.
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