“At just seven years old, a young Julian Sabourin was walking to a playground with his dad.

Out of the corner of his eye, he spotted someone playing baseball.

He observed for a bit, before turning back to his dad and said, “I have to play this.”

The rest has been history.

Sabourin (Ancaster, Ont.) has been making a lot of noise playing for the Fieldhouse Pirates this season.

He’s earned himself a 9.5 score from Perfect Game, where a nine represents a potential top 10 round pick and/or a highest level college prospect.”

There was no time for breaks at the CPBL Prospect Games at Royal Field in Dorchester, Ont., on Saturday. Right as the class of 2026 finished their game, the class of 2025 took to the field to record their 60 times and hit their batting practice. With these players nearing the end of their high school eligibility, all eyes were on them as they tried to impress the scouts in attendance. Canadian Baseball Network writer Trevor Fitzpatrick talked to some of the players fighting for the scouts' attention.

Ontario and Quebec’s finest prospects continued to showcase their skills on Saturday during day two of the CPBL Prospect Games. Batting practice saw some impressive power from the youngsters, a few of them even leaving the big yard at Royal Field in Dorchester, Ont. With so many top talents in one spot, it can be hard to narrow down who to keep an eye on no matter if you’re a coach, scout, or fan. Canadian Baseball Network writer Trevor Fitzpatrick talked to some of the top players in the loaded class so you can get to know them better.

Day one of the CPBL Prospect Games on Friday had the top 2027 graduates take to Royal Field in Dorchester to show off their skills. While rain did threaten earlier in the day, the clouds parted and the sun peeked out just in time for batting practice – almost as if mother nature knew it was time for baseball. Canadian Baseball Network writer Trevor Fitzpatrick talked with some of the top prospects as they took their batting practice.