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R	Name	Pos.	B/T	Ht/Wt	Hometown	Teams/School
1	Jameson Taillon	RHP	R-R	6' 6'' 220lbs	The Woodlands, Tex.	The Woodlands HS/C-Rice University	Top HS arm in NA, Has Canadian citizenship, mom from Toronto, father from St. Andrews West, Ont. (north of Cornwall) 16 Ks in 6 1/3 vs. Cubans in World qualifier	No. 2 on Perfect Game over-all list of top 300 prospects, 3rd on Baseball America's list of top prospects
2	Kellin Deglan	C	L-R	6' 2'' 195lbs	Langley, BC	Langley Blaze/Canadian National Junior Team	Strong interest from the Rangers, Astros and Jays, Consistent 1.90 pop time, Lots of looks in Az. & Fla. Plays premier position and can hit, How many good LH hitting C's are there?	22nd on Keith Law's ESPN's mock round, 29th on PG top 500 combined list (up from 144th), 51st on BA top 200 HS list, BA's 4th rated catcher, Top man on PG's Canuck HS list of 35
3	James Paxton	LHP	L-L	6' 3'' 215lbs	Ladner, BC	Grand Prairie, American Association-Independent	5.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 7 Ks vs. Fort Worth, Left for percautionary measures after stubbing toe on bunt, 7 BB, 18 K in 17.2 IP, 1-2, 4.03 in 4 GS, Delivery improved from Kentucky days, 88-92 MPH	13th on Keith Law's ESPN top 100 combined list (high schoolers & collegians), 31st on Perfect Game's combined top 500 in North America (up from 38th), 38th on Baseball America's top 200 list, BA's 3rd LHP prospect BA's 7th best of 122 in Texas
4	Marcus Knecht	OF	R-R	6' 1'' 205lbs	North York, Ont.	Connors State College	Showed well for Tampa Bay, Cubs, Reds, went deep into the waterfalls at Anaheim Stadium, Workouts with Jays, Marlins, Pirates, Grades as 70 power, ran 6.54 clocking in the 60, .453, 24 Ds, 1 T, 23 HRs, 85 RBIs, .540 OBA,	50th on PG'S top 500 combined list (up from 62nd), 94th on BA's top 200 list, BA's 7th corner OF prospect, 4th on top PG's top 200 JUCO list, PG's top JUCO of 21 players in Oklahoma, No. 1 PG Canuck collegian on top 39 list
5	Chris Bisson	INF	L-R	5' 10'' 180lbs	Orleans, Ont.	Kentucky University	.329, 12 doubles, 1 triple, 5 HRs 35 RBIs, 32-for-39 stealing bases, Only missed 5 games after breaking nose when hit between eyes in San Diego, Compared to Brian Roberts on the bases by Brian's father, Cotuit manager Mike Roberts	96th on PG's top 500 combined list (up from 103), 149th on BA top 200 list, 1st on PG's list of 41 collegians from Kentucky, BA's 2nd rated 2B, PG's 50th amongst 100 juniors
6	Evan Rutckyj	LHP	R-L	6' 5'' 217lbs	Windsor, Ont.	Windsor Selects/Detroit Jet Box seniors	89-91 MPH, 3 IPs 1 R for Jet Box in North Olmstead, Ohio, Retired re-habbing Aaron Hill 3 times in Dunedin, 88-91 MPH for ABC vs. Ontario Jays, Improved delivery	80th on PG top 500 list (up from 326th), 193rd on BA's top 200 list, BA's 17th listed LHP, PG's No. 2 Canuck HSer
7	Joel Pierce	RHP	L-R	6' 4'' 185lbs	Windsor, Ont.	Tecumseh Thunder/Canadian National Junior Team/C-Coastal Carolina	90-91 MPH in 3 perfect IPs vs. Jays at Dunedin, 88-90 in Az., 92 MPH vs. New Mexico JC in Tuscon, 91-92 MPH at Mississauga MLB camp	208 on PG's top 500 list, PG's No. 4 Canuck HSer
8	Evan Grills	LHP	L-L	6' 4'' 205lbs	Whitby, Ont.	Ontario Blue Jays/Canadian National Junior Team	86-88 MPH vs. Jays at Dunedin, 87 MPH, 7 IPs, 7 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 Ks in 3 outings as ESPN Wide World of Sports, 77 IPs vs. pros, Some want more velo, Others love his movement and how he pitches like a pro	75th on BA's top 100 HS list, 186th (down from 149th) on PG's top 500 list, PG's No. 3 Canuck HSer
10	Rowan Wick	OF	L-R	6' 1'' 190lbs	North Vancouver, BC	Vancouver Cannons/Canadian Junior National Team	Singled at BC camp, 4 hits, 3 doubles at ESPN	PG's 5th Canuck HSer
11	Jay Johnson	LHP	L-L	6' 1'' 200lbs	Sussex Corner, N.B.	Texas Tech University	50 BB, 49 Ks, in 56.2 IPs, 8.26 ERA, 3-4, 3 saves, 25 games, 7 starts	PG’s 239th on top 500 list (down from 233rd), 14th on PG list of 88 collegians in Texas, No. 3 PG Canuck collegian, 46th on BA's top 122 from Texas
13	Dalton Pompey	OF	B-R	6' 1'' 175lbs	Mississauga, Ont.	Oakville Royals/Canadian Junior National Team	6 hits at ESPN, includinga 100 MPH FB from Astro prospect and former big leaguer Mike MacDougal	PG's No. 8 HSer
14	Jensen Dygestile-Therrien	RHP	R-R	6' 1'' 180lbs	Montreal, Que.	Academie Baseball Canada/Canadian National Junior Team	3 IP 2 ER, 1 H, 2 BBs 2 Ks vs. Astrso, Best prospect at MLB bureau camp in Montreal	PG's No. 9 Canucks HS
15	Eric Sim	C	R-R	6' 1'' 225lbs	Abbotsford, BC	University of South Florida	.252, 8 Ds, 19 RBIs, .311 SLG, .370 OBA, started 40 of first 46 games, Physical kid, Quick release, Accuracy, pure arm strength	41st on PG's top 99 collegian list in FLA, No. 13 PG Canuck collegian
16	Brian Smith	LHP	L-L	6' 1'' 175lbs	Pickering, Ont.	Toronto Mets/Canadian National Youth Team/C-Volunteer State	Red-hot in Dominican, 10 punch outs facing 26 hitters, Excellent breaking ball	PG's No. 26 Canucks HS
18	Jonathan Paquet	RHP	L-R	6' 4'' 185lbs	Ancienne Lorette, Que.	Champlain St-Lawrence College/Canadian National Junior Team/C-St. Petersburg	91 MPH 6 times vs. Astros at ESPN, Regularly 90-91, Needs breaking ball, Showed outstanding change, 46th round draft pick of the Angels	--
19	Mike Ellis	RHP	L-R	6' 1'' 175lbs	Surrey, BC	Langley Blaze/Canadian National Junior Team/C-Florida International	90 MPH at BC Bureau camp, 3 IP, 1 HB, 5 Ks vs. Braves, hit 90 MPH 5 times vs. Braves at ESPN	PG's No. 7 Canuck HSer
20	Jake Eliopoulos	LHP	L-L	6' 3'' 180lbs	Newmarket, Ont.	Detroit Jet Box seniors/Brantford Red Sox	88-90 in 2 IPs at North Olmstead, Ohio, 11 G, 6 GS, 21.1 IP, 22 H, 20 ER, 21 W, 24 K, 1-2, 8.44 at Chipola	13th on PG's top 75 JUCO players from FLA, BA's 79th on top 100 Fla., No. 6 PG Canuck collegian
21	Brandon Dailey	SS	R-R	5' 9'' 165lbs	Brantford, Ont.	Intercounty Terriers/Ontario Youth Team/Canadian National Junior Team/C-Ohio University	3-run triple to CF at Rogers Centre vs. ABC, Strong-armed INF with pop, Is he another Dustin Pedroia?	PG's No. 19 Canucks HS
22	Tommy Tremblay	C	---	4' 0'' 100lbs	Boucherville , Que	Academie Baseball Canada	-	-
24	Nathan Forer	RHP	R-R	6' 1'' 166lbs	Brampton, Ont.	Southern Illinois University	29 BBs, 42 Ks in 74 IPs, 3-4, 3.28 in 14 G, 11 GS, Opponents hitting .264	8th on PG's top 32 collegian list in Illinois, No. 15 PG Canuck collegian
33	Bryan Arthur	OF	L-R	6' 1'' 175lbs	Abbotsford, BC	Abbotsford Cardinals	Projects well, with good tools, 21 steals in '09	PG's No. 18 Canucks HS
41	Philip Diedrick	OF	L-R	6' 0'' 215lbs	Ajax, Ont.	Ontario Blue Jays/Canadian National Junior Team/C-Bossier Parish	4-for-7 with 2 RBIs in DH split vs ABC at Cocoa, Great bat speed	PG's No. 10 Canucks HS
48	Mark Hardy	LHP	L-L	6' 4'' 200lbs	Campbell River, B.C.	University of British Columbia	23 BBs, 68 Ks in 76.2 IPs, 7-2, 3.77 in 15 games, 12 starts	--
50	Carson Vitale	C	---	4' 0'' 100lbs	Victoria, BC	Craigheton University	-	-
54	Francois Lafreniere	RHP	R-R	6' 5'' 195lbs	St. Bruno, Que.	St. Petersburg College	5 BB, 8 Ks in 14.1 IPs, 2-0, 3.14, Drafted by the Phillies (43rd) in '09	PG's 50th JUCO prospect in FLA, No. 30 PG Canuck collegian
56	Connor Smith	RHP	---	4' 1'' 100lbs	Grimsby, Ont.	Inter County Terriers	-	-
63	Kelly Norris-Jones	C	R-R	5' 11'' 175lbs	Victoria, BC	Victoria Mariners/C-University of Illinois	Named best C at Canada Cup	PG's No. 24 Canucks HS
72	Ethan Stewart	LHP	L-L	6' 6'' 205lbs	Campbell River, B.C.	New Mexico Jr. College	24 BB, 47 K in 56.1 IP, 3-6, 5.27 in 13 games	5th on BA's top 13 from New Mexico, 2nd on PG top 7 JUCO players from N.M.
73	Nick Studer	C	R-R	6' 2'' 210lbs	Toronto, Ont.	Toronto Mets	Solid contact in Wateroo, Brewers, A’s, Reds and Jays have shown interest	PG's No. 17 Canucks HS
80	Sammie Starr	INF	R-R	5' 10'' 175lbs	Toronto, Ont.	University of British Columbia	.366, 15 Ds, 4 Ts, 3 HRs, 41 RBIs, .516 SLG	--

Name

Pos.

B/T

Ht/Wt

Hometown

Teams/School

Jameson Taillon

RHP

R-R

6' 6'' 220lbs

The Woodlands, Tex.

The Woodlands HS/C-Rice University

Top HS arm in NA, Has Canadian citizenship, mom from Toronto, father from St. Andrews West, Ont. (north of Cornwall) 16 Ks in 6 1/3 vs. Cubans in World qualifier

No. 2 on Perfect Game over-all list of top 300 prospects, 3rd on Baseball America's list of top prospects

Kellin Deglan

L-R

6' 2'' 195lbs

Langley, BC

Langley Blaze/Canadian National Junior Team

Strong interest from the Rangers, Astros and Jays, Consistent 1.90 pop time, Lots of looks in Az. & Fla. Plays premier position and can hit, How many good LH hitting C's are there?

22nd on Keith Law's ESPN's mock round, 29th on PG top 500 combined list (up from 144th), 51st on BA top 200 HS list, BA's 4th rated catcher, Top man on PG's Canuck HS list of 35

James Paxton

LHP

L-L

6' 3'' 215lbs

Ladner, BC

Grand Prairie, American Association-Independent

5.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 7 Ks vs. Fort Worth, Left for percautionary measures after stubbing toe on bunt, 7 BB, 18 K in 17.2 IP, 1-2, 4.03 in 4 GS, Delivery improved from Kentucky days, 88-92 MPH

13th on Keith Law's ESPN top 100 combined list (high schoolers & collegians), 31st on Perfect Game's combined top 500 in North America (up from 38th), 38th on Baseball America's top 200 list, BA's 3rd LHP prospect BA's 7th best of 122 in Texas

Marcus Knecht

R-R

6' 1'' 205lbs

North York, Ont.

Connors State College

Showed well for Tampa Bay, Cubs, Reds, went deep into the waterfalls at Anaheim Stadium, Workouts with Jays, Marlins, Pirates, Grades as 70 power, ran 6.54 clocking in the 60, .453, 24 Ds, 1 T, 23 HRs, 85 RBIs, .540 OBA,

50th on PG'S top 500 combined list (up from 62nd), 94th on BA's top 200 list, BA's 7th corner OF prospect, 4th on top PG's top 200 JUCO list, PG's top JUCO of 21 players in Oklahoma, No. 1 PG Canuck collegian on top 39 list

Chris Bisson

INF

L-R

5' 10'' 180lbs

Orleans, Ont.

Kentucky University

.329, 12 doubles, 1 triple, 5 HRs 35 RBIs, 32-for-39 stealing bases, Only missed 5 games after breaking nose when hit between eyes in San Diego, Compared to Brian Roberts on the bases by Brian's father, Cotuit manager Mike Roberts

96th on PG's top 500 combined list (up from 103), 149th on BA top 200 list, 1st on PG's list of 41 collegians from Kentucky, BA's 2nd rated 2B, PG's 50th amongst 100 juniors

Evan Rutckyj

LHP

R-L

6' 5'' 217lbs

Windsor, Ont.

Windsor Selects/Detroit Jet Box seniors

89-91 MPH, 3 IPs 1 R for Jet Box in North Olmstead, Ohio, Retired re-habbing Aaron Hill 3 times in Dunedin, 88-91 MPH for ABC vs. Ontario Jays, Improved delivery

80th on PG top 500 list (up from 326th), 193rd on BA's top 200 list, BA's 17th listed LHP, PG's No. 2 Canuck HSer

Joel Pierce

RHP

L-R

6' 4'' 185lbs

Windsor, Ont.

Tecumseh Thunder/Canadian National Junior Team/C-Coastal Carolina

90-91 MPH in 3 perfect IPs vs. Jays at Dunedin, 88-90 in Az., 92 MPH vs. New Mexico JC in Tuscon, 91-92 MPH at Mississauga MLB camp

208 on PG's top 500 list, PG's No. 4 Canuck HSer

Evan Grills

LHP

L-L

6' 4'' 205lbs

Whitby, Ont.

Ontario Blue Jays/Canadian National Junior Team

86-88 MPH vs. Jays at Dunedin, 87 MPH, 7 IPs, 7 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 Ks in 3 outings as ESPN Wide World of Sports, 77 IPs vs. pros, Some want more velo, Others love his movement and how he pitches like a pro

75th on BA's top 100 HS list, 186th (down from 149th) on PG's top 500 list, PG's No. 3 Canuck HSer

Rowan Wick

L-R

6' 1'' 190lbs

North Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Cannons/Canadian Junior National Team

Singled at BC camp, 4 hits, 3 doubles at ESPN

PG's 5th Canuck HSer

Jay Johnson

LHP

L-L

6' 1'' 200lbs

Sussex Corner, N.B.

Texas Tech University

50 BB, 49 Ks, in 56.2 IPs, 8.26 ERA, 3-4, 3 saves, 25 games, 7 starts

PG’s 239th on top 500 list (down from 233rd), 14th on PG list of 88 collegians in Texas, No. 3 PG Canuck collegian, 46th on BA's top 122 from Texas

Dalton Pompey

B-R

6' 1'' 175lbs

Mississauga, Ont.

Oakville Royals/Canadian Junior National Team

6 hits at ESPN, includinga 100 MPH FB from Astro prospect and former big leaguer Mike MacDougal

PG's No. 8 HSer

Jensen Dygestile-Therrien

RHP

R-R

6' 1'' 180lbs

Montreal, Que.

Academie Baseball Canada/Canadian National Junior Team

3 IP 2 ER, 1 H, 2 BBs 2 Ks vs. Astrso, Best prospect at MLB bureau camp in Montreal

PG's No. 9 Canucks HS

Eric Sim

R-R

6' 1'' 225lbs

Abbotsford, BC

University of South Florida

.252, 8 Ds, 19 RBIs, .311 SLG, .370 OBA, started 40 of first 46 games, Physical kid, Quick release, Accuracy, pure arm strength

41st on PG's top 99 collegian list in FLA, No. 13 PG Canuck collegian

Brian Smith

LHP

L-L

6' 1'' 175lbs

Pickering, Ont.

Toronto Mets/Canadian National Youth Team/C-Volunteer State

Red-hot in Dominican, 10 punch outs facing 26 hitters, Excellent breaking ball

PG's No. 26 Canucks HS

Jonathan Paquet

RHP

L-R

6' 4'' 185lbs

Ancienne Lorette, Que.

Champlain St-Lawrence College/Canadian National Junior Team/C-St. Petersburg

91 MPH 6 times vs. Astros at ESPN, Regularly 90-91, Needs breaking ball, Showed outstanding change, 46th round draft pick of the Angels

Mike Ellis

RHP

L-R

6' 1'' 175lbs

Surrey, BC

Langley Blaze/Canadian National Junior Team/C-Florida International

90 MPH at BC Bureau camp, 3 IP, 1 HB, 5 Ks vs. Braves, hit 90 MPH 5 times vs. Braves at ESPN

PG's No. 7 Canuck HSer

Jake Eliopoulos

LHP

L-L

6' 3'' 180lbs

Newmarket, Ont.

Detroit Jet Box seniors/Brantford Red Sox

88-90 in 2 IPs at North Olmstead, Ohio, 11 G, 6 GS, 21.1 IP, 22 H, 20 ER, 21 W, 24 K, 1-2, 8.44 at Chipola

13th on PG's top 75 JUCO players from FLA, BA's 79th on top 100 Fla., No. 6 PG Canuck collegian

Brandon Dailey

R-R

5' 9'' 165lbs

Brantford, Ont.

Intercounty Terriers/Ontario Youth Team/Canadian National Junior Team/C-Ohio University

3-run triple to CF at Rogers Centre vs. ABC, Strong-armed INF with pop, Is he another Dustin Pedroia?

PG's No. 19 Canucks HS

Tommy Tremblay

---

4' 0'' 100lbs

Boucherville , Que

Academie Baseball Canada

Nathan Forer

RHP

R-R

6' 1'' 166lbs

Brampton, Ont.

Southern Illinois University

29 BBs, 42 Ks in 74 IPs, 3-4, 3.28 in 14 G, 11 GS, Opponents hitting .264

8th on PG's top 32 collegian list in Illinois, No. 15 PG Canuck collegian

Bryan Arthur

L-R

6' 1'' 175lbs

Abbotsford, BC

Abbotsford Cardinals

Projects well, with good tools, 21 steals in '09

PG's No. 18 Canucks HS

Philip Diedrick

L-R

6' 0'' 215lbs

Ajax, Ont.

Ontario Blue Jays/Canadian National Junior Team/C-Bossier Parish

4-for-7 with 2 RBIs in DH split vs ABC at Cocoa, Great bat speed

PG's No. 10 Canucks HS

Mark Hardy

LHP

L-L

6' 4'' 200lbs

Campbell River, B.C.

University of British Columbia

23 BBs, 68 Ks in 76.2 IPs, 7-2, 3.77 in 15 games, 12 starts

Carson Vitale

---

4' 0'' 100lbs

Victoria, BC

Craigheton University

Francois Lafreniere

RHP

R-R

6' 5'' 195lbs

St. Bruno, Que.

St. Petersburg College

5 BB, 8 Ks in 14.1 IPs, 2-0, 3.14, Drafted by the Phillies (43rd) in '09

PG's 50th JUCO prospect in FLA, No. 30 PG Canuck collegian

Connor Smith

RHP

---

4' 1'' 100lbs

Grimsby, Ont.

Inter County Terriers

Kelly Norris-Jones

R-R

5' 11'' 175lbs

Victoria, BC

Victoria Mariners/C-University of Illinois

Named best C at Canada Cup

PG's No. 24 Canucks HS

Ethan Stewart

LHP

L-L

6' 6'' 205lbs

Campbell River, B.C.

New Mexico Jr. College

24 BB, 47 K in 56.1 IP, 3-6, 5.27 in 13 games

5th on BA's top 13 from New Mexico, 2nd on PG top 7 JUCO players from N.M.

Nick Studer

R-R

6' 2'' 210lbs

Toronto, Ont.

Toronto Mets

Solid contact in Wateroo, Brewers, A’s, Reds and Jays have shown interest

PG's No. 17 Canucks HS

Sammie Starr

INF

R-R

5' 10'' 175lbs

Toronto, Ont.

University of British Columbia

.366, 15 Ds, 4 Ts, 3 HRs, 41 RBIs, .516 SLG

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