There have been more than 230 players to play in the Major Leagues holding a Canadian Passport.
Just under 30 of these players are active today.
The only Canadian to hold a spot in the Hall of Fame is Pitcher Ferguson Jenkins who was inducted in 1991.
After taking a look at awards won by Canadians Major Leaguers I don’t think a player like Larry Walker will have to wait too long before becoming the second Canadian in the Major League Hall Of Fame. Walker was the first Canadian to win an MVP award in the league (1997 NL) and two other Canadians have since followed, Justin Morneau (2006 AL), and Joey Votto (2010 NL).
Two Canadian Pitchers have taken home the CY Young Award as the Leagues top pitcher Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins (1971 NL) and Éric Gagné (2003 NL).
The only Canadian player to win the Rookie of the Year Award is Jason Bay (2004 NL).
Four different players have taken home the Silver Slugger Award. They include Larry Walker (3 times, 1992, 1997, 1999 NL), Justin Morneau (2 times, 2006, 2008 AL), Jason Bay (2009 AL) and Russell Martin (2007 NL).
The 3 Canadian Gold Glove winners are Larry Walker (7 times, 1992–93, 1997–99, 2001–02 NL), Russell Martin (2007 NL), Joey Votto (2011 NL).
The Hank Aaron Award given out to the AL and NL top hitter has only been around since 1999 and Joey Votto (2010 NL) has been the only Canadian to take this award home.
The Rolaids Relief Man Award has been around since 1976, but John Axford (2011 NL) is the lone Canadian to take this award home.
Batting Championships and Home Run Championships have only been won by one Canadian. 3 Time Batting Championship winner Larry Walker (1998–1999, 2001 NL) who also won the NL Home Run race in 1997.
You have to be a pretty quick runner to win the award for Triples in a year and the only Canadian to do this is Jeff Heath who accomplished the feat twice (1938, 1941 AL).
The home run derby is an annual event the night before the all star game where those selected to the big game battle it out launching them over the fence with only a certain amount of opportunities. It a collection of the leagues best sluggers and the only Canadian to beat out the rest was Justin Morneau (2008).
14 different Canadians have played in the All Star Game. None more than Larry Walker (5 times, 1992, 1997–99, 2001 NL), who’s followed closely by Justin Morneau (4 times, 2007–10 AL) and Joey Votto (4 times, 2010–13 NL). Only 2 players have played for both the AL and the NL in the game and are both 3 time all stars Jason Bay (2005–2006 NL, 2009 AL) and Russell Martin (2007–2008 NL, 2011 AL). Other 3 time All Stars include Éric Gagné (2002–2004 NL), and Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins (1967,1971–72 NL). Making it to the game twice are Ryan Dempster (2000 NL, 2008 NL) and Jeff Heath (1941, 1943 AL). Single invitations to the All Star games were also earned by Terry Puhl (1978 NL), Paul Quantrill (2001 AL), Claude Raymond (1966 NL), Jeff Zimmerman (1999 NL), Jason Dickson (1997 AL)
Active Canadian MLB Players (Some currently not active in MLB but are still playing)
Player (Position) – Current Team – Past Teams – Year of Birth (Birthplace) – Player Pages
– Andrew Albers (Pitcher) – Toronto Blue Jays (2015-Present), Hanwka Eagles (Korea 2014-Present), Minnesota Twins (2013) – Born 1985 (North Battleford, Saskatchewan) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – Blue Jays MLB.com Player Page
– Phillipe Aumont (Pitcher) – Philadelphia Phillies (2012-Present) – None – Born 1989 (Gatineau, Quebec) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – Phillies MLB.com Player Page
– John Axford (Pitcher) – Cleveland Indians (2014-Present) – St. Louis Cardinals (2013), Milwaukee Brewers (2009-2013) – Born 1983 (Simcoe, Ontario) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – ? MLB.com Player Page
– Jason Bay (Left fielder) – Free Agent – San Diego Padres (2003), Pittsburgh Pirates (2003–2008), Boston Red Sox (2008–2009), New York Mets (2010–2012), Seattle Mariners (2013) – Born 1978 (Trail, British Columbia) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – ? MLB.com Player Page
– Érik Bédard (Pitcher) – Tampa Bay Rays (2014-Present) – Baltimore Orioles (2002–2007), Seattle Mariners (2008–2011), Boston Red Sox (2011), Pittsburgh Pirates (2012), Houston Astros (2013) – Born 1979 (Navan, Ontario) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – ? MLB.com Player Page
– Jesse Crain (Pitcher) – Houston Astros (2014-Present) – Minnesota Twins (2004-2010), Chicago White Sox (2011-13) – Born 1981 (Toronto, Ontario) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – ? MLB.com Player Page
– Ryan Dempster (Pitcher) – Boston Red Sox (2013-Present) – Florida Marlins (1998–2002), Cincinnati Reds (2002–2003), Chicago Cubs (2004–2012), Texas Rangers 2012 – Born 1977 (Gibsons, British Columbia) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – ? MLB.com Player Page
– Scott Diamond (Pitcher) – Minnesota Twins (2011-present) – None – Born 1986 (Guelph, Ontario) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – ? MLB.com Player Page
– Jeff Francis (Pitcher) – Cincinatti Reds (2014-Present) – Colorado Rockies (2004–2010), Kansas City Royals (2011), Colorado Rockies (2012) – Born 1981 (North Delta, British Columbia) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – ? MLB.com Player Page
– Taylor Green (Third Baseman/First Baseman) – Milwaukee Brewers (2008-Present) – None – Born 1986 (Comox, British Columbia) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – ? MLB.com Player Page
– Rich Harden (Pitcher) – Free Agent – Oakland Athletics (2003–2008), Chicago Cubs (2008–2009), Texas Rangers (2010), Oakland Athletics (2011) – Born 1981 (Victoria, British Columbia) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – ? MLB.com Player Page
– Jim Henderson (Pitcher) – Milwaukee Brewers (2012-Present) – None – Born 1982 (Calgary, AB) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – ? MLB.com Player Page
– Shawn Hill (Pitcher) – Detroit Tigers – Minors (2014-Present) – Montreal Expos (2004), Washington Nationals (2006-2008), San Diego Padres (2009), Toronto Blue Jays (2010,2012) – Born 1981 (Mississauga, Ontario) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – MLB.com Player Page
– George Kottaras (Catcher) – Chicago Cubs (2014-Present) – San Diego Padres (2006), Boston Red Sox (2007–2009), Milwaukee Brewers (2010–2012), Oakland Athletics (2012), Kansas City Royals (2013) – Born 1983 (Scarborough, Ontario) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – ? MLB.com Player Page
– Brett Lawrie (Third Baseman) – Toronto Blue Jays (2011-Present) – Milwaukee Brewers (Minors 2009-10) – Born 1990 (Langley, British Columbia) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – ? MLB.com Player Page
– Christopher Leroux (Pitcher) – New York Yankees (2014-Present) – Florida Marlins (2009-2010), Pittsburgh Pirates (2010-2013) – Born 1984 (Montreal, Quebec) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – ? MLB.com Player Page
– Adam Loewen (Former Pitcher, Current First Baseman and Outfielder) – Toronto Blue Jays (Minors) – Toronto Blue Jays (2011), Baltimore Orioles (2006-08) – Born 1984 (Surrey, British Columbia) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – ? MLB.com Player Page
– Trystan Magnuson (Pitcher) – Free Agent – Oakland Athletics (2011) – Born 1985 (Vancouver, British Columbia) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – ? MLB.com Player Page
– Russell Martin (Catcher) – Pittsburgh Pirates (2013-Present) – Los Angeles Dodgers (2006-2010), New York Yankees (2011-2012) – Born 1983 (Toronto, Ontario) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – ? MLB.com Player Page
– Scott Mathieson (Pitcher) – Yomiuri Giants (Japan 2012-Present) – Philadelphia Phillies (2006,2010-2011) – Born 1984 (Vancouver, British Columbia) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – ? MLB.com Player Page
– Justin Morneau (First Baseman) – Colorado Rockies (2014-Present) – Minnesota Twins (2003-2013), Pittsburgh Pirates (2013) – Born 1981 (New Westminster, British Columbia) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – ? MLB.com Player Page
– Mike Nickeas (Catcher) – Toronto Blue Jays (2013-Present) – New York Mets (2010-2012) – Born 1983 (Vancouver, British Columbia) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – ? MLB.com Player Page
– Pete Orr (Infielder) – Milwaukee Brewers (2014-Present) – Atlanta Braves (2005–2007), Washington Nationals (2008-2010), Philadelphia Phillies (2011-present) – Born 1979 (Richmond Hill, Ontario) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – ? MLB.com Player Page
– Scott Richmond (Pitcher) – Texas Rangers (2013-Present Minors) – Toronto Blue Jays (2008-2012) – Born 1979 (North Vancouver, British Columbia) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – ? MLB.com Player Page
– Michael Saunders (Center Fielder) – Toronto Blue Jays (2015-Present), Seattle Mariners (2009-2014) – Born 1986 (Victoria, British Columbia) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – Blue Jays MLB.com Player Page
– Rene Tosoni (Outfielder) – Sioux City Explorers (American Association of Independent Professional Baseball 2014-Present) – Milwaukee Breweres (2013 – Minors Only) Minnesota Twins (2011)- Born 1986 (Toronto, Ontario) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – MLB.com Player Page
– Joey Votto (First Baseman) – Cincinnati Reds (2007-Present) – None – Born 1983 (Toronto, Ontario) – Baseball-Reference.com Page – Wikipedia.org Page – Reds MLB.com Player Page
All time list of Retired Canadian MLB Players
– Bob Alexander –
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– Derek Aucoin –
– Ed Bahr –
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– Vince Barton –
– Denis Boucher –
– Ted Bowsfield –
– Ryan Braun –
– Tom Burgess –
– Rich Butler –
– Rob Butler –
– Ralph Buxton –
– Paul Calvert –
– Jack “Happy Jack” Cameron –
– Bob Casey –
– Stubby Clapp –
– Nig Clarke –
– Reggie Cleveland –
– Jim Cockman –
– Chub Collins –
– Frank Colman –
– Bunk Congalton –
– Rheal Cormier –
– Barry Cort –
– Pete Craig –
– Ken Crosby –
– Clarence Currie –
– Éric Cyr –
– Tom Daly –
– Ray Daviault –
– Dave Davidson –
– Shorty Dee –
– Fred Demarais –
– Jason Dickson –
– Jerry Dorsey –
– John Doyle –
– Rob Ducey –
– Steve Dunn –
– Bob Emslie –
– Joe Erautt –
– Harry Fisher –
– Gene Ford –
– Russ Ford –
– Dick Fowler –
– Doug Frobel –
– Éric Gagné –
– Mike Gardiner –
– Alex Gardner –
– George Gibson –
– Roland Gladu –
– Glen Gorbous –
– Jack Graney –
– Jason Green –
– Steve Green –
– Aaron Guiel –
– Vern Handrahan –
– Alex Hardy –
– Tim Harkness –
– Bill Harris –
– Tom Harrison –
– Blake Hawksworth (Pitcher) – St. Louis Cardinals (2009–2010), Los Angeles Dodgers (2011–2012) – Born 1983 (North Vancouver, British Columbia)
– Jeff Heath –
– John Hiller –
– Paul Hodgson –
– Bob Hooper –
– Vince Horsman –
– Peter Hoy –
– John Humphries –
– Bill Hunter –
– Jim Hyndman –
– Arthur Irwin –
– John Irwin –
– Ferguson Jenkins –
– Abbie Johnson –
– Mike Johnson –
– Spud Johnson –
– Bill Jones –
– Mike Jones –
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– Win Kellum –
– Mel Kerr –
– Mike Kilkenny –
– Danny Klassen –
– Joe Knight –
– Jimmy Knowles –
– George Korince –
– Corey Koskie –
– Joe Krakauskas –
– Andy Kyle –
– Pete Laforest –
– Ty LaForest –
– Fred Lake –
– Larry Landreth –
– Sam LaRoque –
– Ron Law –
– Andy Lawrence –
– Jim Lawrence –
– Pete LePine –
– Dick Lines –
– Rick Lisi –
– Red Long –
– Pat Lyons –
– Eric Mackenzie –
– Ken MacKenzie –
– Bill Magee –
–Georges Maranda –
– Phil Marchildon –
– Matt Maysey –
– Ralph McCabe –
– Kirk McCaskill –
– Art McGovern –
– Cody McKay –
– Dave McKay –
– Jim McKeever –
– Larry McLean –
– Charlie Mead –
– Chris Mears –
– Doc Miller –
– Jerrie Moore –
– Jon Morrison –
– Bill Mountjoy –
– Henry Mullin –
– Larry Murphy –
– Aaron Myette –
– Kevin Nicholson –
– John O’Brien –
– Dan O’Connor –
– Greg O’Halloran –
– Bill O’Hara –
– Bill O’Neill –
– Fred O’Neill –
– Harry O’Neill –
– Tip O’Neill –
– Frank O’Rourke –
– Fred Osborne –
– Brian Ostrosser –
– Frank Owens –
– Henry Oxley –
– Dave Pagan –
– Bill Pfann –
– Bill Phillips –
– Ron Piché –
– Ed Pinnance –
– Jim Pirie –
– Gordie Pladson –
– Simon Pond –
– Terry Puhl –
– Paul Quantrill –
– Ryan Radmanovich –
– Newt Randall –
– Claude Raymond –
– Billy Reid –
– Jim Riley –
– Sherry Robertson –
– Goody Rosen –
– Ernie Ross –
– Dave Rowan –
– Jean-Pierre Roy –
– Johnny Rutherford –
– Patrick Scanlan –
– George Selkirk –
– Harvey Shank –
– Vince Shields –
– Dave Shipanoff –
– Joe Siddall –
– Steve Sinclair –
– Bert Sincock –
– Bud Sketchley –
– Frank Smith –
– Pop Smith –
– Tom Smith –
– Paul Spoljaric –
– Ed Springer –
– Max St. Pierre –
– Matt Stairs –
– Bob Steele –
– Adam Stern –
– Andy Stewart –
– R. J. Swindle (Pitcher) – Milwaukee Brewers (2009), Philadelphia Phillies (2008) – Born 1983 (Vancouver, British Columbia)
– Ron Taylor –
– Scott Thorman –
– John Upham –
– Gene Vadeboncoeur –
– Ozzie Van Brabant –
– Rube Vickers –
– Dave Wainhouse –
– George Walker –
– Larry Walker –
– Pete Ward –
– Bill Watkins –
– Joe Weber –
– Milt Whitehead –
– Lefty Wilkie –
– Nigel Wilson –
– Steve Wilson –
– Ed Wingo –
– Fred Wood –
– George Wood –
– Pete Wood –
– Jeff Zimmerman –
– Jordan Zimmerman –
*Information Courtesy of Baseball-Reference.com and Wikipedia.org