5. INF Elliot Lascelles
Hometown: Toronto, Ont.
Born: Toronto, Ont.
Height/Weight: 6’ 1” 170 lbs.
Bats/Throws: L-R
Teams: Toronto Mets, Junior National Team, Canada Premier.
Coaches: Darryl Reid, Greg Hamilton, Jamie Romak.
Previous Team: Leaside Leafs, another product of Howie Birnie’s Shrine also known as Talbot Park.
Previous Coaches: Rich Leitch, Ryan McBride, Niall Windeler, Casey Walsh, Peter Nash, John Watt.
Committed: Yale University.
Rankings: Ranked No. 2 prospect in Canada by Baseball America ... Listed as the third best prospect in Canada by Perfect Game.
2026 spring trip to Florida with Junior National Team _ Had a two-run single to centre in the fifth against the Phillies ,,,Singled against the Toironto Blue Jays … Spring trip with Junior National Team in Dominican Republic _ Batted .429 with a double, five RBIs.
2025 season With Junior National Team in MLB Draft League _ Had seven stolen bases and five ruHns scored in the series, including a leadoff triple and a steal of home ... With Junior National Team in the Dominican Republic _ Batted .393 with a double, five RBIs and an .886 OPS in nine games ... Junior National Team fall trip in the Dominican Republic _ Batted .200 with two RBIs and an .886 OPS in five games ... With Canada Premier _ Had two hits with a double and an RBI against GRB Rays National at 27th annual, 120-team Perfect Game World Wood Bat championships in Jupiter, Fla. ... Singled and knocked in a run against Canes National ... At Canadian Futures Showcase at Rogers Centre ... Batted .364 (4-for-11) with a triple and an RBI ... Was 2-for-4 at National Showcase at Chase Field in Phoenix with a double, triple, RBI and 1,750 OPS.
2024 season with Toronto Mets at Perfect Game WWBA 16U National championship in Marietta, Ga. … In five-game tourney was 13-for-15 (.867) with a double, three triples, two homers and nine RBIs. His OPS – and we don't think we have ever typed an OPS with the number two in front of it – was 2.590 in 21 plate appearances. He also stole three bases.
Good genes: “My mother Karinne played recreational sports, however my father, Eric, was on the National Junior track team and ran for Princeton University.”
The most influential people in my baseball life: “My parents have always been my biggest fans, always supporting and encouraging me to chase my dreams.”
The most influential people in my baseball career, besides my family: “(Former coaches) Niall Windeler (pitched for UBC, drafted and signed by Minnesota Twins) and Todd Betts (part of 1991 gold medal winning World JUnior champions, drafted and signed by Cleveland, played 11 seasons in the minors, two in independent and one in Japan) were very influential. Todd helped develop my swing mechanics and Niall has helped mentor me through the travel ball and college recruiting process.”
Best day on the ball field: “There were so many ... but one of my best was with the Junior National Team trip last May where I went 8-for-11 in two days against Dominican Instructional League pitchers.”
Favourite player when you discovered baseball: “I loved Mike Trout as a kid and that’s why I chose jersey No. 27.”
Favourite player today: “I really like Ernie Clement and Bobby Witt Jr.”
Interested teams: “I have had several teams from both the American and National league reach out. I have been really lucky to visit some big league stadiums and minor league facilities for workouts and evaluations. All the teams have incredible facilities to help develop their talent.”
Scouting Report
Perfect Game
“Elliot Lascelles is a 2026 SS/2B with a 6-1 185 lb. frame from Toronto, ON who attends Upper Canada College. Lean athletic build with plenty of room to get stronger. 6.40 runner in the sixty. Primary shortstop on defense, who showed quick transfers and a feel for the footwork. Backhand was clean, getting through it well. He had some snatch working up the middle to the forehand side. He kept throws from a three-quarters slot, with good accuracy across. Made all of the plays well and showed projectable actions on the dirt. Threw 87 mph across during his round of infield work. Took BP as a left-handed hitter with a narrow and even base, higher hands, and the back elbow up. He had a simple trigger working into it. Compact and direct path working through the zone with good whip to the bat head. He worked through the middle of the field during his round of BP swings. When he utilizes the lower half and gets in sync, it makes for loud contact. Produced some low- to mid-90s EVs during BP. Produced a 92 mph exit velocity during PG DK Testing. Hit well in-game, with a couple of extra-base hits, including a triple that came off the bat at 94 mph, working pull-side. Excellent student. Verbal commitment to Yale.”
Honors: 2026 with Toronto Mets ... Preseason All American Canada/Puerto Rico All Region First Team PG Preseason All-American and All-Region Teams … 2025 fall _ Selected to Canadian Futures Showcase ... Selected to Preseason Underclass All American for Canada/Puerto Rico All Region First Team PG Preseason Underclassmen ... 2024 summer with Toronto Mets _ Canadian Premier League All-Star game MVP ... Selected to Canadian Futures Showcase ... Tournament Elite Batting at WWBA 16U National Championship ... All Tournament Team WWBA 16U National Championship All Tournament Team ... With Canada Premier ... Made All-tournament team at PG WWBA Underclass World Championship ... Named to Preseason Underclass All American Canada/Puerto Rico Honable Mention PG Preseason Underclassmen All American Teams
“He continues to get better and noticeably more physical. Plus hit and plus speed make him pretty dynamic.”
_ Veteran scout.