Shagging (baseball) since it drains their energy and actually increases the risk of stiffness in the lower back and leg as a result of prolonged standing. In response to these claims, several teams have exempted pitchers from having to shag fly balls. In the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) league, teams pay groups specifically assembled to shag fly balls in place of pitchers, and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim recruit local firefighters in Arizona to do the job when the team plays in the Cactus League during spring training. Although shagging baseballs is not considered to be dangerous, several freak injuries have
Baseball in Canada Short-Season A level. Several other Canada-based teams play in low-tier American independent circuits, including the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, and the Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball. Canada has produced some successful players in Major League Baseball. Ferguson Jenkins is currently the only Canadian in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The following table lists other achievements earned by Canadian baseball players. Baseball in Canada Baseball in Canada dates back to the 19th century, and is played at various levels of competition throughout the country. There is currently one major league team, the Toronto Blue Jays, founded in