Oct. 3, 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays are returning to October baseball as they open the American League Divisional Series Oct. 4 against the New York Yankees at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.
While fan favourites including George Springer, Alejandro Kirk and Kevin Gausman shine on the field, three Laurier alumni are making their mark behind the scenes. From driving social media strategy to leading ticket sales and coaching future talent, Alykhan Ravjiani (BBA ’14), Devin McElroy (BA ’09) and Ashley Stephenson (BA ’05) are helping power the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball club forward.
Senior Manager, Social Media and Real-Time Content, Toronto Blue Jays
Alykhan Khamisa Ravjiani (BBA ’14) knows how to spark excitement online. As senior manager of social media and real-time content for the Toronto Blue Jays, he captures everything from game-day highlights to behind-the-scenes moments and exclusive player interviews, bringing fans closer to the action.
Since joining the Jays in 2016, Ravjiani has played a key role in keeping fans engaged, especially during the 2020 season, which was impacted by COVID-19. His career also includes communications roles with Major League Baseball, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, and the NHL.
Director of Ticket Sales and Business Development, Toronto Blue Jays
Devin McElroy (BA ’09) is no stranger to exciting moments in Toronto sports history. Since graduating from Laurier Brantford in 2009, McElroy has worked for each of the city’s professional sports teams and celebrated victories, including Toronto FC’s MLS Cup win in 2017 and the Toronto Raptors’ NBA Championship in 2019.
In 2022, McElroy joined the Toronto Blue Jays organization in premium ticket sales, contributing ideas to re-imagined spaces at the Rogers Centre designed to provide fans an unforgettable experience.
Position Coach, Dunedin Blue Jays, Toronto Blue Jays’ Single-A Affiliate
Ashley Stephenson (BA ’05) is breaking barriers in professional baseball.
Currently, she is the only female coach within the Blue Jays organization. Stephenson spent the 2025 season as a position coach with the Dunedin Blue Jays, the club’s Single-A affiliate. The Toronto Blue Jays’ rookie pitching sensation Trey Yesavage started the 2025 season with Dunedin before making his Major League Baseball debut on Sept. 15. Stephenson also coached with the Jays’ High-A affiliate, the Vancouver Canadians, helping lead the team to a Northwest League Championship in 2023.
A standout on the Canadian women’s national baseball team from 2004 to 2018, Stephenson was twice named team MVP and earned the 2011 Jimmy Rattlesnake Award for outstanding ability and sportsmanship, which has since been renamed in her honour. In June 2024, Stephenson became the first woman to be inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
The Toronto Blue Jays clinched the American League East division on Sept. 28, 2025, with a win over the Tampa Bay Rays at the Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays last held that title in 2015.
