16. INF Kadyn Armitage
Hometown: Syrrey, BC,
Born: Surrey, BC
Height/Weight: 6’0 “ 180 lbs.
Bats/Throws: R-R
Teams: Okotoks Dawgs Junior National Team
Coaches: Tyler Hollick, Jeff Duda, Greg Hamilton.
Previous Teams: White Rock Little League, White Rock Tritons, Okotoks Dawgs Academy,
Previous Coaches: My father, Brad Armitage, Jordan Broatch, Tyler Lawson.
Committed: Indiana University.
2024 season with White Rock Tritons _ Armitage had a breakout year in amateur ball, highlighted by winning the Baseball Canada Cup with Team BC and being selected for major national showcases. He helped lead the Team BC 17U to a gold driving in key runs during their championship run. In July 2024, he was named as one of the first 75 players selected to the Canadian Futures Showcase, an event hosted by the Toronto Blue Jays to highlight top countrywide talent. He stood out at the 2024 BC Future Games Trials in May, cementing his status as a premier college recruit, Prep Identification. He played an integral role as a 15-year-old infielder for the White Rock Tritons in the BC Premier League.
2026 season with Junior National Team in MLB Draft League _ In a 16-3 win over Mahoning Valley Scrappers at Credit Union Field at Eastwood. Armitage broke the game open with a grand slam to left-centre field. Armitage finished with a grand slam, two walks and three runs scored. Hit .233 with a double, a homer, 10 RBIs and a .751 OPS.
Good genes: “My father, Brad, played lacrosse and soccer, excelled in lacrosse with an opportunity to play Team Canada’s field lacrosse team. My Mom, Kelly played softball throughout high school.”
The most influential people in my baseball life: “My family - my family was always huge into baseball. My two older brothers played so I grew up in an competitive baseball home. They are always supporting me through ups and downs, and always keeping my best interests at heart.”
The most influential person in my baseball career, besides my family: “The teammates that I met along the way - I have met some of my best friends playing ball and I am super grateful for every teammate as they have helped shape my identity spending countless hours with them and sharing memories I will never forget.”
Best day on the ball field: “Myy first one is winning the BCPBL championship in 2024 with that amazing group of players (White Rock Tritons). My second is stepping onto the field wearing the Canadian Junior Team uniform for the first time.“
Favourite player when you discovered baseball: “Brandon Crawford.”
Favourite player today: “Brandon Crawford.”
Interested teams: “Toronto Blue jays, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers.”
Scouting Report
“I think he is a big-league defender at shortstop.”
AL scout