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{{BLP sources|date=June 2010}}
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'''Christopher Stephen Begg''' (born September 12, 1979, in [[Uxbridge, Ontario]]) is a Canadian former professional [[baseball]] [[pitcher]].

==Career==
A graduate of [[Niagara University]], Begg was signed as an undrafted free agent by the [[San Francisco Giants]] in 2003 after pitching for the [[St. Paul Saints]] of the [[Northern League (baseball, 1993–2010)|Northern League]]. Begg was also named the 2001 MAAC Pitcher of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://niagara-gazette.com/sports/x1412999049/COLLEGE-ATHLETICS-Cunningham-among-those-inducted-to-NU-hall?keyword=topstory|title=Cunningham among those inducted to NU hall|last=Schmitt|first=Tim|date=13 February 2010|work=Niagara Gazette|accessdate=16 June 2010}}</ref>

He was promoted to the [[AAA (baseball)|AAA]] affiliate of the Giants, the [[Fresno Grizzlies]]. In his first start he pitched six innings, giving up one run, en route to the win.  Begg last pitched for the Giants organization in 2008.

==International career==
Begg was selected for [[Canada national baseball team]] in the [[Baseball at the 2004 Summer Olympics|2004 Summer Olympics]], [[2006 World Baseball Classic]], [[Baseball at the 2008 Summer Olympics|2008 Summer Olympics]]
[[2009 World Baseball Classic]] and [[2009 Baseball World Cup]].

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{{Canada 2004 Olympic Baseball Team}}
{{Canada roster 2006 World Baseball Classic}}
{{Canada 2008 Olympic Baseball Team}}
{{Canada roster 2009 World Baseball Classic}}
{{Canada roster 2009 Baseball World Cup}}

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