A roster of hall-of-fame talent will visit Nat Bailey Stadium this summer for the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Canadians “superstar series.â€
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Tony Fernandez drop by June 30 to wrap up the C’s first home stand of the season. The Dominican played 17 years in the majors and made four All-Star Game appearances and two championship showings, including the 1993 World Series.
Veteran pitcher Tommy John, 71, will bring his surgically enhanced elbow to the Nat on July 13. Although his name is synonymous with the game-changing surgery, John is also greatly admired for his 288 victories amassed over 26 seasons, including eight years with the New York Yankees.
The C’s promoted him thusly: “His 162 complete games, four All-Star Game appearances and overall longevity on the mound make him one of the more intriguing personalities in baseball as he was able to pitch into his mid-40s after receiving the surgical procedure that later on would bear his name.â€
The Canadians start their 2015 season on the road against Salem-Keizer before hosting the Hillsboro Hops for a five-game home stand beginning June 26.Â