"Former Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher John Axford could represent Team Canada at the upcoming World Baseball Classic, per Bob Elliot. Axford, who hasn't played in MLB since 2021, ranks second all-time in career saves among Canadians and currently coaches his son's 15U baseball team. Axford appeared for Team Canada in the 2013 WBC as well as the 2023 WBC. After a rough tournament in 2013 where he had a 5.40 ERA through two appearances, Axford came back in 2023 and posted a scoreless inning in his only appearance."
"He played for seven other teams during his 11-year MLB career, also featuring for the Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, Colorado Rockies, Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals. Throughout his career, Axford maintained a 3.90 ERA through 544 appearances, racking up 144 saves and even leading the National League in the category in 2011. He struck out 589 batters in 525.2 innings."
John Axford could join Team Canada for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. He has not played in MLB since 2021 and ranks second all-time in career saves among Canadian players. Axford coaches his son's 15U baseball team. He pitched for Team Canada in both the 2013 and 2023 WBCs, posting a 5.40 ERA across two appearances in 2013 and a scoreless inning in 2023. The Dodgers acquired Axford mid-2018 from the Toronto Blue Jays, but he suffered a right fibula fracture after five games and entered free agency. Axford concluded an 11-year MLB career with a 3.90 ERA, 144 saves and 589 strikeouts.
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