Betts: Terriers' Kwinter, Mota-Dias soaking up Canada Futures Showcase experience
Stepping on the field at Rogers Centre during the Canadian Futures Showcase brought a rush of emotion for Terriers outfielder Ethan Mota-Dias (Halton Hills, Ont.) and left-handed pitcher Russell Kwinter (Toronto, Ont.). It began with nerves, transitioned to excitement and probably ended with some relief after seeing and throwing their first pitches. Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts caught up with the two Terriers to talk about their experience at the Rogers Centre this week.
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Rogers, Valdes Jr. spur Team New Blue to comeback win
Great Lake Canadians left-hander Mark Rogers (Cambridge, Ont.) pitched three scoreless innings and Ontario Blue Jays outfielder Jorge Valdes Jr. (Milton, Ont.) singled in the eventual winning run as Team New Blue rallied to pick up a 6-5 victory against Team Red at the Rogers Centre on Thursday afternoon.
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Betts: Albers, Molleken helping pave the way for future Saskatchewan stars
“There’s something unique about the Team Red dugout at the Canadian Futures Showcase.
As Andrew Albers and Dustin Molleken roam about preparing for their next game, it’s not lost that the two Saskatchewan-born former big leaguers are standing side-by-side throughout the week.”
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Elliott, Futures Day II: Baxter, Clements, Eberle, Piasentin, Unanswered questions
Bob Elliott asked four more players at the Canadian Futures Showcase a series of questions and also shares a rundown of the scouts and college recruiters in attendance.
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Hughes' triple sparks Team Grey to win over Team Navy
A triple by Ontario Blue Jays outfielder John Hughes (Mississauga, Ont.) in the first inning helped Team Grey defeat Team Navy 7-1 on Thursday morning at the Canadian Futures Showcase at Rogers Centre.
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Fitzpatrick: Brown dominates with enhanced sinker at Canadian Futures Showcase
Ontario Blue Jays right-hander Matthew Brown (Carlisle, Ont.), who is the No. 5 ranked prospect on the Canadian Baseball Network’s 2024 Draft List, dominated with his enhanced sinker in his first appearance at the Canadian Futures Showcase on Wednesday. CBN writer Trevor Fitzpatrick caught up with Brown after the game.
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Piasentin's two-run single lifts Team Black to comeback win
Coquitlam Reds infielder Tim Piasentin (Coquitlam, B.C.) had a two-run single to help Team Black complete a 4-2 come-from-behind victory over Team Red at the Canadian Futures Showcase at Rogers Centre on Wednesday night.
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Cheong, Clements star in Team New Blue, Team Royal Blue tie
Ontario Blue Jays infielder Philip Cheong (Richmond Hill, Ont.) had three stolen bases and scored two runs for Team New Blue, while UBC Thunder infielder Oliver Clements (Vancouver, B.C.) had two hits with a run scored for Team Royal Blue in a 2-2 tie on Wednesday night at the Rogers Centre.
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Cote, Goodacre spark Team Red to win, Duncan shines in loss
Fieldhouse Pirates right-hander Ben Goodacre (Ancaster, Ont.) pitched two scoreless innings and Okotoks Dawgs Academy infielder Leo Cote (Sainte-Catherine-De Hatley, Que.) delivered a clutch two-run double in the sixth inning to lead Team Red to a 3-2 win over Team Navy in the third game of the Canadian Futures Showcase at Rogers Centre on Wednesday. Langley Blaze lefty Sean Duncan (Port Coquitlam, B.C.) struck out six in three no-hit innings for Team Navy and was named player of the game.
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Fitzpatrick: Lawson living up to top prospect status at Canadian Futures Showcase
Ontario Blue Jays infielder Brendan Lawson (Toronto, Ont.) is ranked No. 1 on the Canadian Baseball Network’s 2024 Draft List. So far, he is living up to that billing at the Canadian Futures Showcase at Rogers Centre. CBN writer Trevor Fitzpatrick recently caught up with Lawson.
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BAM! BAM! Jones has top exit velocity at Canadian Futures Showcase
Ontario Blue Jays first baseman Lee Jones hit the ball the hardest at the Canadian Futures Showcase at Rogers Centre on Tuesday. The 6-foot-5, 230-pound slugger belted a ball with an exit velocity of 105 mph.
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Baker, Wallace propel Team Royal Blue past Team Black
ABC right-hander Jacob Wallace (Pincourt, Que.) went two scoreless innings and Team Alberta outfielder Simon Baker (Cochrane, Alta.) had three hits, two runs and two stolen bases for Team Royal Blue to lead them to a 6-3 victory over Team Black in the second game at the Canadian Futures Showcase on Wednesday.
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BEEP! BEEP! Schwarz runs fastest 60 at Canadian Futures Showcase
Ottawa Nepean Canadians outfielder Preston Schwarz ran the fastest 60 at the Canadian Futures Showcase at Rogers Centre on Tuesday, clocking in at 6.46 seconds.
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Johnston, Parker lead Team New Blue to win in Canadian Futures Showcase opener
Wesley Johnston (Toronto, Ont.) threw three no-hit innings and Keenan Parker (St. Albert, Alta.) hit a two-RBI single to lead Team New Blue to a 3-1 victory against Team Grey at the Rogers Centre on Wednesday morning, in the opening game of the 2023 Canadian Futures Showcase.
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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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