"Some Torontonians are still reeling after the Toronto Blue Jays came agonizingly close to a World Series title but win or lose, the team has captured the attention of young baseball players in Canada. Now, baseball organizations say they're hopeful the Jays' run could spark a surge in registration. Though the outcome was not what Toronto hoped for the Jays ultimately lost in the 11th inning of Game 7 against the Los Angeles Dodgers "
"I hope to be there one day. That's my dream, he said, proudly sporting a Blue Jays cap. Even though we lost I was happy that we made it all the way there. That sentiment is something coaches at baseball training camps are looking to use to their advantage. Kevin Hussey, manager of operations at The Baseball Zone, said baseball programs at the facility are going to ride this wave for as long as possible. When the next wave of registration happens, we certainly expect more volume than in a normal year, he said."
Toronto's Blue Jays came agonizingly close to a World Series title, losing in the 11th inning of Game 7 to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The playoff run captured the attention of young players across Canada, with trainees like 11-year-old Kindred Bokhari expressing inspiration and MLB aspirations. Training facilities such as The Baseball Zone expect to capitalize on heightened interest and anticipate higher registration volumes, citing similar post-2015 and 2016 surges. Baseball Canada reported a 14 per cent nationwide increase after 2016. Local associations report capacity strains, including lighting problems and limited new fields, as programs prepare for increased demand.
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