Terriers' Hammill, Oborne recognized by Rawlings and Perfect Game

Ontario Terriers infielder Elijha Hammill (Oakville, Ont.) has been recognized by Rawlings and Perfect Game as one of the top Underclass athletes at the high school level in the USA, Canada and Puerto Rico. Photo: Eddie Michels

April 20, 2020

By Dan Thompson

Ontario Terriers

Ontario Terriers infielder Elijha Hammill (Oakville, Ont.) has been recognized by Rawlings and Perfect Game as one of the top Underclass athletes at the high school level in the USA, Canada and Puerto Rico. The list includes 300 players from the 2021, 2022 and 2023 classes.

"With more than 450,000 high school baseball players in the nation, the Rawlings-Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American players represent the very best in their class," said Mike Thompson, chief marketing officer for St. Louis based Rawlings.

Hammill is also a roster player with Canada's Junior National Team and has competed at Tournament 12 for the past two years. This most recent achievement has him on the 1st Team for the Canada / Puerto Rico region and on the 3rd Team overall including players from the USA.

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Ontario Terriers’ RHP/ INF Dylan Oborne (Richmond Hill, Ont.) Photo: Perfect Game

In addition, Terriers’ RHP/ INF Dylan Oborne (Richmond Hill, Ont.) received an honourable mention in the Canada / Puerto Rico Region.

Oborne has an 85 mph fastball with sink and a intimidating mound presence. As a hitter he consistently impacts the baseball with authority to all fields.

"To receive the Rawlings-Perfect Game Preseason All-American or All- Region Award is a tremendous achievement for these high school student-athletes," said Jerry Ford, President of Perfect Game. "We are proud to recognize their talent as they prepare for their careers playing collegiate or professional baseball."