Fitzpatrick: Gravelle's skills, baseball IQ on display at Canadian Futures Showcase
“At Rogers Centre this week, there are 160 of Canada’s best prospects all fighting for attention. Each with something unique that they bring to the table.
With that comes nerves. It’s only natural, for many of the players this is the largest stage they’ve been on.
Some embrace the nerves and aren’t afraid to show them. Some attempt to hide them – to varying levels of success – and some make you wonder if they’re even capable of feeling pressure.
Cam Gravelle (Smithville, Ont.) fits decidedly into the last category. Just by looking at him, you can tell he’s been waiting for this moment.”
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Fitzpatrick: Ullyett-French youngest at Canadian Futures Showcase, but doesn’t look it
Okotoks Dawgs Academy standout Colton Ullyet-French might be the youngest player at the Canadian Futures Showcase, but with his 6-foot-3, 210-pound frame and impressive skillset, he sure doesn’t look like it. Canadian Baseball Network writer Trevor Fitzpatrick caught up with Ullyet-French at the Rogers Centre on Tuesday.
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McFarland: Getz, Bonilla ready to shine at Canadian Futures Showcase
“He might not have realized it when the plans were first put in place, but Brett Getz will be bringing a Little League World Series vibe to the Blue Jays Academy Canadian Futures Showcase.
The Vauxhall Academy of Baseball product stayed in touch with several of his tournament teammates from across Canada when they played in Ottawa last year.
Instead of trading pins like they do in Williamsport, Getz says they will all come bearing gifts for each other in the form of swag from their hometowns when they arrive in Toronto for the Sept. 19-23 showcase at Rogers Centre.”
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Canadian Futures Showcase to start today
The Canadian Futures Showcase will start at Rogers Centre today.
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Verge: Baxter aiming to open eyes at his second Canadian Futures Showcase
Vauxhall Academy left-hander Jack Baxter (Quispamsis, N.B.) will pitch in his second Canadian Futures Showcase this week, hoping to make a strong impression on the college recruiters and big league scouts in attendance.
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Verge: Hicks hopes Canadian Futures Showcase will help him reach next level
“Athletic, with a body built for baseball.
Those are two things that you can’t teach, said Muskoka Outlaws head coach Jeff Amos, that Aaron Hicks (Fredericton, N.B.) brings to shortstop every time he takes the field.”
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Several ex-big leaguers to coach at Canadian Futures Showcase
Several ex-big league players will be among the coaches at this year’s Canadian Futures Showcase, which will take place at Rogers Centre from Sept. 19 to 23.
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Canadian Futures Showcase schedule unveiled
The schedule has been unveiled for the Canadian Futures Showcase, which will take at Rogers Centre from September 19 to September 23.
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Teams announced for Canadian Futures Showcase
The teams have been unveiled for the Canadian Futures Showcase, which will take at Rogers Centre from September 19 to September 23.
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Canadian Futures Showcase tryouts to take place in B.C. starting on May 16
Tryouts for the Canadian Futures Showcase will take place in B.C. on May 16 and May 17.
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Elliott Day V: Who impressed? Naylor, Konings, Usselman, Shaw, Carey ... and a whole bunch more
Bob Elliott talks to several of the coaches at the Canadian Futures Showcase to find out what players at the event stood out to them.
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Team Francis’ late offensive explosion caps thrilling comeback win in Prospects Game
Team Francis scored nine runs in the last three innings to rally back to defeat Team Stairs 11-9 at the Canadian Futures Showcase Prospects Game at Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Park in Ottawa on Saturday. Carleton Journalism student Adamo Marinelli has the game story.
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Naylor wins Home Run Derby at Canadian Futures Showcase
Ontario Blue Jays and Junior National Team slugger Myles Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) is the king of moonshots after putting on a clinic to win the Home Run Derby at the Canadian Futures Showcase at Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Park on Saturday. Carleton Journalism student Reanna Julien has more about Naylor’s power display.
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Team Grey downs Team Navy 12-6 in round-robin finale
Angelo Franco (Burnaby, B.C.), Calvin Warrillow (Toronto, Ont.) and Brodey Bitove (Toronto, Ont.) had two hits apiece and Keaton Cottam (Milton, Ont.) scored two and knocked in two to lead Team Grey to a 12-6 win over Team Navy in the final game of round-robin play at the Canadian Futures Showcase at Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Park in Ottawa on Saturday.
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Power goes out but Shin, Team Black shine in 13-5 win
Despite a challenging atmosphere — including frigid weather and no power in the stadium — shortstop Carter Shin (Burlington, Ont.) shined through registering two hits and two walks to lead Team Black to a 13-5 over Team Light Blue in the third game played at the Canadian Futures Showcase on Friday. Carleton Journalism student Mark Colley has the game story.
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Elliott, Day IV: Burgess, Deblois, Dick, Green, Soke, Vassart
Bob Elliott’s column from Day 4 of the Canadian Futures Showcase shines the spotlight on players from five different provinces and talks about Ontario Terrriers catcher Jason Green (Georgetown, Ont.) who hit the first home run of the event on Friday.
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Green’s homer, Konings’ five hits lead Team Red to lopsided win
Catcher Jason Green (Georgetown, Ont.) hit the first home run of the Canadian Futures Showcase during the sixth inning against Team Royal Friday. Green’s homer on a fly ball to right field allowed teammates Noah Konings (Brampton, Ont.) and Ty Doucette (Dartmouth, N.S.) to also score. Team Red won the game 18-5. Carleton Journalism student Ella Milloy has the game story.
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Lemay's clutch double propels Team Grey to win
Team Grey used a three-run seventh inning to defeat Team Navy 7-4 in the first game of Friday’s action at the Canadian Baseball Futures Showcase at Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Park in Ottawa.
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Elliott, Day III: Deringer, Kozar, Naylor, Pote, Shaw
Bob Elliott’s column from Day 3 of the Canadian Futures Showcase shines the spotlight on players from four different provinces and shares the story of Great Lake Canadians catcher Rees Kozar who is attending the event despite a shoulder injury.
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Team Navy, Team Black tie in wild, high-scoring contest
Team Navy and Team Black went back and forth all game but settled for a 6-6 tie in a wild finish in the first game on day three of the Canadian Futures Showcase at Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Park. Carleton Journalism student Adamo Marinelli has the full game story.
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