Colton native named MILB Groundskeeper of the Year

COLTON - A Colton native has been named the 2023 Northwest League Groundskeeper of the Year for his work with the Vancouver Canadians.

Levi Weber works as the heads grounds keeper for the minor league baseball team in Vancouver, B.C.

"Overall, this is what I've always been striving for," Weber said of the award. "Working so hard for something for so many hours and putting everything you have into it, and being voted on is truly a great honor."

Currently the only minor league baseball team in Canada, the Canadians are affiliated with Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays.

Weber graduated fr...