Laron Smith, Okotoks Dawgs Academy player has been signed to the Minnesota Twins.

Smith, a member of Canada's Junior National Team, has been with the Dawgs Academy since June 2016.

He was selected as the 754th overall pick in the 25th round of the MLB draft on June 6th.

Smith says the Dawgs really helped him develop and polish his game, and take things to the next level, and the strength program really helped him grow physically.

The Dawgs Academy program says Smith has made them very proud with his hard work and dedication to the Dawgs, and deserves this opportunity.