With the World Series around the corner and baseball growing across Canada, Toronto entrepreneur Darryl Silverstein is sharing his passion for the sport through J. Birdy, a proudly Canadian baseball-inspired clothing line.
J. Birdy Baseball Co.Silverstein’s love for baseball began as a child in Thornhill, sparked by a family trip to Cooperstown, New York, and cemented by the 1992–1993 championships. Despite losing vision in his left eye at 13, he continued to play high-level baseball, winning two championships with Brock University and earning accolades as Ontario Baseball Coach of the Year and Baseball Canada Coach of the Year in 2024. A brain cancer survivor, Silverstein’s journey embodies grit and resilience.
J. Birdy Baseball Co.Founded during the pandemic, J. Birdy fills a gap in Canada’s fashion landscape by offering premium, everyday baseball-inspired apparel, all Made in Canada. From jerseys to bags styled like baseball uniforms, the brand celebrates Canada’s rich baseball history, including the first recorded game in Beachville, Ontario in 1838. Every item, including the trademarked #38, tells a story and honors the sport’s roots in Canada.
J. Birdy Baseball Co.Silverstein aims to connect Canadians to baseball’s past and present while delivering quality, stylish products for fans and enthusiasts alike.
