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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.
“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.”
The Blue Jays Academy has announced the final rosters for the Canadian Futures Showcase that will take place from September 20 to September 24 at RCGT Park in Ottawa.
Northeast Baseball 15U Pirates RHP/SS Matthew Grabmann impressed both in the field and on the mound at Tournament 12 this year. The 16-year-old Maritimer says he has been inspired by fellow Cole Harbour, N.S., native and T12 alum Jake Sanford, who was selected by the New York Yankees in the third round of the MLB draft in June.
Suiting up for Team Maroon at the Rogers Centre at Tournament 12 was a dream come true for Fraser Valley Cardinals INF Yosuke Fujie (Mission, BC) and his parents.
After watching the skill level at Tournament 12, Canadian Baseball Network writer Lukas Weese believes the future of Canadian baseball is bright, and he is not alone. You can read his wrap-up of the seventh annual Tournament 12 here.
After falling behind early, Team Orange rallied to beat Team Red in Tournament 12 action on Friday afternoon at the Rogers Centre. Canadian Baseball Network writer Elisabeth Rositsan has the game story.
Here are some photos snapped by Canadian Baseball Network photographer Tyler King during the Prospects Game between Team Roberto Alomar and Team Sandy Alomar Sr. played at Tournament 12 on Saturday.
Langley Blaze C/OF Russell Young (Surrey, B.C.) made the key play in what ended up being a decisive 6-1 win for Team Roberto (Alomar) in Saturday’s Prospects Game at Tournament 12, lining a single that brought in three runners to score.
UBC Thunder RHP Vicarte Domingo (Vancouver, B.C.) impressed with his strong arm and defensive skills at his first Tournament 12. He also showed that he can pitch effectively even when his hat falls off during his delivery, which happened several times when he pitched the final inning of the Prospects Game for Team Roberto Alomar on Saturday.
Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott asks the Toronto Blue Jays alumni on hand at this year’s Tournament 12 about the best prospects they saw.
There is an old adage that says, “There is a first time for everything.” For 15-year-old pitcher Carson Hindmarsh, the Tournament 12 Showcase has afforded him with several first time opportunities. For starters, it was his first time experiencing the city of Toronto. Coming from Saskatoon, which has a population of 273,010, the downtown core was unlike anything Hindmarsh had seen. But as soon as he toed the rubber at the Rogers Centre, the young lefty says it “felt like home.” And his performance backed that up, he fired two scoreless innings for Team Black on Thursday.
The final day of Tournament 12 began with a bang as Fieldhouse Pirates OF Owen Caissie captured the inaugural home run derby title. Caissie earned the wrestling-type belt with 11 long balls in the final round, five more than Great Lake Canadians INF Tyler Hinrikus’ runner-up total.
Canadian Baseball Network writer/photographer J.P. Antonacci snapped some photos during Team Maroon’s 5-1 win over Team Black at Tournament 12 on Friday.
Great Lake Canadians left-hander Caleb Clark (Orillia, Ont.) celebrated his 16th birthday by pitching three scoreless innings and recording the win for Team Navy over Team Green in the final official game of T12 on Friday.
Vauxhall Baseball Academy right-hander Levi Abbott needed only one shot to make a good impression. Making his only Tournament 12 on Friday, the Lethbridge, Alta., native struck out four batters in three scoreless innings to lead Team Maroon to a 5-1 victory over Team Black.
The names of the players that will participate in the Tournament 12 Home Run Derby and Prospects Game on Saturday have been announced.
Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott talked to T12 players Tanner Dawe (London, Ont.) and Nick Gravel (Fall River, NS) about their respective baseball journeys. He also shares who the scouts were talking about at T12 on Friday.
Okotoks Dawgs Black outfielder Alejandro Cazorla Granados (Okotoks, Alta.) has spent Tournament 12 controlling what he can, and taking advantage of opportunities. It’s working out just fine. The outfielder for Team Orange has put in a strong presentation in front of pro and college scouts, hitting .360 with an outstanding 1.045 OPS (On Base Plus Slugging). He was back at it on Friday, hitting a triple, in a 5-4 victory over Team Red.
Victoria Mariners right-hander Dominic Hambley didn’t allow the pressure of playing in his first Tournament 12 game affect his performance. The native of Victoria, B.C., pitched three shutout innings in his first start of the five-day scouting combine, allowing just one hit. The game ended in a 5-5 tie between Team Navy and Team Maroon.
Swift Current 57s and Team Saskatchewan INF Brody Alexandre (Swift Current, Sask.) has five RBIs in two games for Team Orange at this year’s Tournament 12. The soon-to-be 17-year-old shared the story of how he became a top Canadian baseball prospect with the Canadian Baseball Network’s Lukas Weese.
Player of the game for Team Orange and Academie Baseball Canada right-hander Gabriel Archambault (Laval, Que.) struck out five batters over two innings before he was injured in the final T12 game on Thursday. His team would eventually settle for a 2-2 tie with Team Green.
Fieldhouse Pirates OF and Team Red standout Owen Caissie (Burlington, Ont.) revealed today that contrary to online listings, he is eligible for the 2020 MLB draft. He had been listed in different sources as eligible for the 2021 draft. Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott also shares who the scouts are talking about at T12 in this article.
Okotoks Dawgs Academy outfielder Tyrese Johnson (Calgary, Alta.) used his speed to help lead Team Red to their 5-4 win over Team Black at T12 on Thursday afternoon.
Ontario Blue Jays OF Darius Armorer is doing everything he can to make up for lost time at his first Tournament 12. The 18-year old Whitby, Ont., native suffered a broken hand during the 2018 season that caused him to miss his opportunity to play at T12 last year, but he has impressed both offensively and defensively for Team Maroon at this year’s tournament.
Ontario Terriers catcher Tyson Gomm (Mississauga, Ont.) showcased his versatility by playing second base for Team Navy on Thursday morning, he also showed off a strong bat going 3-for-4 to help his club to a 6-2 win over Team Black.
Canadian Baseball Network editor-in-chief Bob Elliott talks to ex-big leaguer and life saver Lou Pote about the former Angels pitcher’s son, Conor, who is participating in this year’s Tournament 12.
Toronto Mets INF Drew Howard (Whitby, Ont.) had two hits, a run and two stolen bases for Team Red in their 8-8 tie with Team Green in the final T12 game played on Wednesday.