Russ Canzler
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| Born: | April 11, 1986 |
| Birthplace: | Berwick, PA |
| Position: | 1B |
| Height: | 6'2" |
| Weight: | 190 |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Draft Year:' | Cubs 2004 Draft |
| Round: | 30 |
| Overall Selection: | 906 |
| Did He Sign?: | Yes |
| Scout: | Billy Blitzer |
| Bonus: | 0 |
| High School: | (HS) Hazleton Area (Hazleton, PA) |
| Did He Reach Majors?: | No |
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[edit] Notes & News
Status: No longer with the Chicago Cubs organization (played for Double A Tennessee Smokies in 2009), but rather with the Tampa Bay Rays organization in 2011, currently playing infield for the Triple A-affiliate Durham Bulls. Canzler had the only homerun to drive in 2 runs in the 2011 MiLB All-Star Game held in Salt Lake City, Utah in the International League's 3-0 victory over the Pacific Coast League. Canzler was elected/named the MiLB All-Star game's MVP as a result.
[edit] Honors & Awards
Made postseason All-Star team in Northwest League in 2006
Milb.com Round Tripper Award, Short Season in 2006
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