RHP Dominic Hambley 18th round (544th overall), Signed $200,000, Chicago Cubs

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RHP Dominic Hambley

Hometown: Victoria, B.C.

Bats/Throws: R/R

Height/Weight: 6’ 4” 230 lbs.

Teams: Williamsport Crosscutters (MLB Draft League), Victoria Mariners

Committed to: Oregon State

Coach: Mike Chewpoy, Bill Horton, Jim Gott (pitching coach with Crosscutters)

Previous Teams: Victoria Eagles

Previous Coaches: Charlie Strandlund, Anthony Pluta

2021 summer with the Williamsport Crosscutters of the MLB Draft League: Has made 14 relief appearances and has impressed with 26 strikeouts in 19 1/3 innings, but has also walked 23 . … Batters are hitting just .158 against him, but his ERA is 5.59.

2019 season: Pitched at Tournament 12

2018 season: Made nine appearances, including six starts for the Victoria Eagles of the BCPBL, and posted a 1-3 record with a 4.91 ERA in 31 1/3 innings . . . He struck out 22 batters and walked 29 . . . Also went 18-for-70 (.257 batting average) at the plate and had 12 RBIs.

2016 season: Played for Team B.C. at the 13U national championships and posted a 2.80 ERA in five innings in two appearances.

Honours: 2021 season _ Only Canadian player at this year’s Prep Baseball Report’s Super 60 Pro Showcase camp in February … Ranked as No. 4 right-handed pitcher in B.C. by Perfect Game prior to the draft … Named to 2021 pre-season Canada/Puerto Rico - All Region 1st Team by Perfect Game.

Previous MLB right-handers from Victoria, B.C.: Rich Harden, Nick Pivetta.

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