PBR Canada Spring Training got underway on Saturday with teams getting their first outdoor practices under their belts at Launch Pad Sports Complex in Cocoa, Florida.

Day Two shifted to some live-game action, along with more practices as we look ahead to Scout Day on Day Three.

We had full staff on hand from Canada and Florida with five active fields filled with 230+ Canadian prospects. We had 8 total games played on Sunday among eight different Canadian squads from the Ontario Giants, NRS Academy, Canes Canada, Whitby Canadians, Etobicoke Rangers, Ontario Prospects and PBR Canada Selects.

Below, we break down seven more of the top prospects and standout performers we saw on the first day of live-game action in Cocoa, Florida with our second set of Day Two Quick Hits.

Marko Lashkiv SS / RHP / Richview Collegiate Institute , ON / 2023 Rankings  StateRank: 23 / POS: 5 Lashkiv was one of the standouts on the 17U Etobicoke Rangers squad. At the plate, he barreled multiple balls to his pull-side, one being a double in the gap in his first AB. Up the middle, he turned multiple double plays at 2B with proper footwork and hands that work. Although the upside is on the mound, he showed well as a positional player today. ‘23 Marko Lashkiv (@MLashkiv) gets this one through the infield for a single. @UsclBaseball1 commit. #PBRSpringTraining23??? || @EtobicokeRanger pic.twitter.com/NgWYemGIzh — PBR Ontario (@PBR_Ontario) March 12, 2023

Ryan McGivney RHP / C / Sinclair, ON / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 41 / POS: 14 McGivney, standing at 5-foot-11, 180-pounds, was one of the better arms we saw on Day Two of Spring Training. He sat comfortably 81-83 mph (T85). Has a quick arm, out of a low ¾ slot with an easy, repeatable delivery. Flashed a breaking ball, a slider with some sweep to it, and it plays well off his fastball coming out of a similar arm slot. When filling up the zone, it’s tough for hitters to barrel him up. ‘25 RHP Ryan McGivney (@RyanMcGivney5) is now pitching for the Prospects. #PBRSpringTraining?? || @ONTProspects pic.twitter.com/EfVOeYF5Ov — PBR Ontario (@PBR_Ontario) March 12, 2023

Ko Abe RHP / 3B / Leaside, ON / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 14 / POS: 5 The young right-handed hitter is a lean 6-foot, 140-pound body who had himself a solid day down here in Cocoa. Displaying an ability to keep his hands back and finding the barrel during his contact. On the defensive end, Ko had clean footwork with the ability to display strong baseball intelligence during relays and situational plays. A player we are looking forward to see on the mound later this week as well, after a strong appearance last fall at the Ontario Prospects Scout Day. ‘26 3B/RHP Ko Abe barrels up a 2 RBI single down the LF line. 6ft, 140lbs frame that has lots of room to fill out. #PBRSpringTraining?? || @ONTProspects pic.twitter.com/A26kJWtVUq — PBR Ontario (@PBR_Ontario) March 12, 2023

Alex Landry RHP / OF / Bill Crothers, ON / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 13 / POS: 4 Landry was one of the more exciting, high upside arms we saw on Day 2 of Spring Training. The ‘27 eligible RHP touched 81 mph while comfortably sitting 78-80. The CB has depth that generates lots of S/M out of a ¾ arm slot. His quick arm creates life out of his hand that makes it tough on hitters to time him up. After a good first look today, he’ll be an intriguing follow as he continues to mature and add strength. ‘26/27 elig. RHP Alex Landry looked the part on the mound today. Offers a 3 pitch mix with a repeatable delivery. CB has good bite with characteristics of a go to s/m pitch. FB: 78-80 T81 CB: 67-69 CH: 72-74#PBRSpringTraining?? || @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/ZW834VrkvR — PBR Ontario (@PBR_Ontario) March 12, 2023

Phillip Ledgister C / OF / Holy Spirit , NL / 2024 Ledgister looked comfortable in the box today with an aggressive approach hunting fastballs early in counts. He crushed a FB over the right-fielder's head for a standup double. Also a steady defensive catcher, Ledgister will be one of the more consistent catchers over the next week. ‘25 C Philip Ledgister (@PLedgister2025) with a standup double to RF. Good looking left-handed hitting catcher flashes some pop to his pull-side. #PBRSpringTraining?? pic.twitter.com/7FpeoanZfc — PBR Atlantic (@PBRAtlantic) March 12, 2023

Trentin Kooy OF / RHP / Marion Graham Collegiate, SK / 2026 Good first showing on Sunday from 2026 OF/RHP Trentin Kooy. A 5-foot-9, 167-pound outfielder with good reads off contact, who has showcased an ability to route  run. However his bat is nothing to overlook, with simple movements in his swing he was able to create contact with the barrel consistently as shown below. Looked comfortable in the batter’s box in each appearance, displaying a disciplined approach amongst peers going 1-2 with a walk and a pair of stolen bases. ‘26 OF/RHP Trentin Kooy hits a single to LCF. #PBRSpringTraining?? pic.twitter.com/QX0hW8436x — PBR Ontario (@PBR_Ontario) March 12, 2023

Tye Carrier C / RHP / Lethbridge Collegiate Institute , AB / 2024 Carrier, 6-foot, 155-pounds, was the spark plug at the top of the Canes Canada lineup. Stayed within himself at the plate with a line-drive approach to the big part of the park. A standout at the Alberta New Year Open, he continued his strong showing in the box today. ‘24 Tye Carrier (@carrier_tye) rips a single up the middle. Was a standout at the Alberta New Year Open, as well.#PBRSpringTraining?? || @LethLonghorns pic.twitter.com/dxSaqJXr3z — PBR Alberta (@PBR_Alberta) March 12, 2023

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
2023 Spring Future Games Trials	ON	04/07	The Athlete Matrix (Mississauga)
2023 Ontario Blue Jays Scout Day	ON	04/08	King's Christian Collegiate (Oakville)
2023 Spring Future Games Trials (Session 2)	ON	04/10	The Athlete Matrix (Mississauga)
2023 Spring Junior Future Games Trials	ON	04/10	NRS Institute (Toronto)
2023 Best of the West (PBR Canada Selects)	ON	05/03	Norbrock Stadium (Kamloops, BC)
Improve My Profile with Game Video (Ontario)	ON	08/29	Ontario

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