Windsor Selects Scout Day: Quick Hits
August 20, 2023
On Thursday, August 17th, PBR Ontario hosted its third organizational Scout Day of the year, this time pairing up with the Windsor Selects program. The Windsor Selects Scout Day gave us a look at 24 players in the organization with players ranging from the 2024 - 2028 classes.
Scout Days allow our staff to get an in-depth look at players within a program, while allowing organizations to get complete metrics, testing, video and profiles for all of their players. Scout Days also provide an opportunity for players within the organization who attend to be invited to our marquee events such as the Future and Junior Future Games (Atlanta), West Coast Games (Las Vegas), New York State Games (Cortland, NY), NorthEast Senior Games (Cortland, NY) and the PBR Eastern Canada ProCase.
All players at the Windsor Selects Scout Day ran through a pro-style workout which included a 60-yard dash and splits via Swift Performance, defensive evaluation and velocities from all positions, as well as batting practice for hitters and bullpens for the arms while collecting data via TrackMan.
Below, we continue our post-event coverage with scouting notes and video on seven standouts from the event.
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Trent Rudge RHP / 3B / Essex District , ON / 2025Rankings StateRank: 30 / POS: 7
2025 RHP/3B Trent Rudge showed significant improvements on the mound in Windsor. Standing at 6-foot, 215-pound Rudge has a physical presence on the mound and works with a 3-pitch mix of FB/SL/CH. The FB showcased notable improvements, sitting 86-88mph T89 (previously T86) paired with a SL that has the characteristics of a swing-and-miss pitch. Rudge has a quick, strong arm that operates from the ¾ slot and he showed good feel for the zone with all three pitches. An arm to keep tabs on in Ontario’s 2025 class as he continues to grow on the mound. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">‘25 RHP/IF Trent Rudge (<a href="https://twitter.com/trent_rudge?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@trent_rudge</a>)<br><br>Physical frame on the mound at 6-0, 215-pounds. Quick arm from the 3/4 slot, throws 3 pitches that move differently. <br><br>FB 86-89<br>SL 73-74<br>CH 75-76<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SelectsScoutDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SelectsScoutDay</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/WindsorSelects?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WindsorSelects</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ua7hwaA2PE">pic.twitter.com/Ua7hwaA2PE</a></p>— PBR Ontario (@PBR_Ontario) <a href="https://twitter.com/PBR_Ontario/status/1692195405910376521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Gavin Campbell RHP / 1B / St. Anne Catholic, ON / 20252025 RHP/1B Gavin Campbell was a standout on both sides of the ball at Thursday's event in Windsor. The 6-foot, 185-pound two-way operates downhill from an over-the-top slot with a good feel for the zone. Campbell comes at you with a trio of pitches that all have different characeterics, FB has 22 inches of IVB with an effective and 98% spin efficiency and pairs it with a slider that tunnels off the FB and a CH. With the bat, Campbell has a line-drive approach that consistently works to the big part of the field. He posted a max exit velocity of 89mph with the ability to hit the ball north of 300 feet. Campbell also flashed his arm strength in the field, posting an 87mph infield velocity which was the second-best at the event. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">‘25 RHP Gavin Campbell <br><br>Works downhill from the overhead slot with breaking stuff tunnelling well off the FB.<br><br>FB 81-83<br>SL 72-76<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SelectsScoutDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SelectsScoutDay</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/WindsorSelects?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WindsorSelects</a> <a href="https://t.co/8BDF2waVIP">pic.twitter.com/8BDF2waVIP</a></p>— PBR Ontario (@PBR_Ontario) <a href="https://twitter.com/PBR_Ontario/status/1692190413342277664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
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Matthew Neufeld RHP / 3B / Cardinal Carter Catholic, ON / 2026Rankings StateRank: 11 / POS: 4
2026 RHP/3B Matthew Neufeld was another standout at Thursday’s event in Windsor. Physically advanced for his age with size and strength on the mound, standing at 6-foot-4, 205-pounds. The fastball sat 85-86 T87 with 2500+ rpm, paired with three off-speed pitches. Neufeld has a simple delivery that works downhill from an over-the-top slot and projects well on the mound with present stuff and more to come. Live arm across the infield working up to 88mph which was tops at the event. Also put together a good round of BP with the ability to drive the ball to pullside, but it’s his work his mound that will attract the attention of college coaches. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">‘26 RHP Matthew Neufeld (<a href="https://twitter.com/Matthew2Neufeld?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Matthew2Neufeld</a>)<br><br>Size and strength on the mound at 6-4/205lbs. Works downhill with some ASR at times. Top-to-bottom action on the CB with fade to the CH.<a href="https://twitter.com/PBR_Uncommitted?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PBR_Uncommitted</a> 2026 arm out on Ontario to have ? on.<br><br>FB 85-86 T86.7<br>CB 71-72<br>CH 77-79… <a href="https://t.co/wXnRtNAxMW">pic.twitter.com/wXnRtNAxMW</a></p>— PBR Ontario (@PBR_Ontario) <a href="https://twitter.com/PBR_Ontario/status/1692181666951799244?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
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Nash Driedger OF / RHP / Essex District, ON / 20252025 OF/RHP Nash Driedger put together a solid overall day across the board and was a standout in all areas of his game. 5-foot-11, 155-pounds with strength to come and put together a good round of BP from the right-side with consistent barrels (60%) while lifting the ball to the pullside. His average distance of 246ft was third-best at the event, along with a peak exit velocity of 86.1mph. His 84mph arm in the outfield was top at the event and the arm strength translated to the mound. Right-handed pitcher with three-pitch mix and a fastball that sat 79-82mph and topped at 83mph. Showed feel for a knuckle-curve at 67-69mph and it’s a good splitter with heavy horizontal action (16.3 avg HM). <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">‘25 RHP/OF Nash Driedger (<a href="https://twitter.com/NashDriedger77?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NashDriedger77</a>)<br><br>Another quick arm out of the Selects program to show well today. Top-to-bottom action on the CB with tumbling action on his SPL.<br><br>FB 79-82 T83<br>CB 67-69<br>SPL 76<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SelectsScoutDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SelectsScoutDay</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/WindsorSelects?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WindsorSelects</a> <a href="https://t.co/IGvnf4MmGD">pic.twitter.com/IGvnf4MmGD</a></p>— PBR Ontario (@PBR_Ontario) <a href="https://twitter.com/PBR_Ontario/status/1692196383984369760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
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Deagan Barr SS / RHP / University Liggett, ON / 2026Rankings StateRank: 31 / POS: 10
Barr was a standout last month at the Junior Future Games in Atlanta and his overall game is rapidly trending upwards as he continues to mature. Tons of projection in his game at 6-foot-3, 160-pounds with athletic movements throughout his game. Looks to be more upside on the mound right now, a trend in the family as both his brothers have or will take the mound for the Michigan Wolverines. The fastball sat 79-82mph from a minimal effort delivery and pairs it with a quality high-spin curveball at 62-64mph (2425rpm) with two-plane look. Also flashed a changeup at 66-68mph. Barr excels at the shortstop position and was up to 83mph across the diamond. The right-handed hitter posted a peak exit velocity of 86.7mph and peak distance of 274ft. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">‘26 RHP/SS Deagan Barr<a href="https://twitter.com/WindsorSelects?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WindsorSelects</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PBR_Uncommitted?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PBR_Uncommitted</a> <br><br>Barr is an arm with plenty of upside and continues to trend ⬆️ each time we see him.<br><br>Athlete with effortless delivery and the CB has made strides since the winter w/ FB ticking up.<br><br>FB 79-82<br>CB 62-64 (2425 avg)<br>CH 66-68… <a href="https://t.co/NPHFZxylHi">pic.twitter.com/NPHFZxylHi</a></p>— PBR Ontario (@PBR_Ontario) <a href="https://twitter.com/PBR_Ontario/status/1692868923832627210?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
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Riley Wiebe 2B / OF / Leamington district , ON / 2024Rankings StateRank: 123 / POS: 5
2024 2B/OF Riley Wiebe had one of the more mature days among players in attendance which saw his metrics standout across the board. Right-handed hitter with bat speed and present strength at 5-foot-11, 195-pounds and was looking to lift the ball throughout his round. His peak exit velocity of 95.5mph (86.6 avg) and peak distance of 338ft (243 avg) were both tops at the event. Worked up to 81mph across the diamond and 83mph from the outfield. An unsigned senior who’s worth a look from junior college programs. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">‘24 UTL Riley Wiebe (<a href="https://twitter.com/RileyWiebe24?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RileyWiebe24</a>)<br><br>The most consistent round of the day came from <a href="https://twitter.com/PBR_Uncommitted?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PBR_Uncommitted</a> Wiebe. <br><br>Strength in the box with multiple EV’s in the 90’s, finishing with a max EV of 95.5 mph and 338 ft max distance. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SelectsScoutDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SelectsScoutDay</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/WindsorSelects?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WindsorSelects</a> <a href="https://t.co/txOsZIUUIe">pic.twitter.com/txOsZIUUIe</a></p>— PBR Ontario (@PBR_Ontario) <a href="https://twitter.com/PBR_Ontario/status/1692246893118566656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
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Keagan Knowler 1B / RHP / St Annes SS, ON / 20262024 1B/RHP Keagan Knowler was one of the more physically advanced underclassmen at the event with his 6-foot-2, 210-pound frame. The right-handed hitter worked the big part of the field with the ability to work line-drives and also lift the ball. Flashed his strength throughout his round with a peak exit velocity of 93.6mph (2nd best at the event) and peak distance of 308ft. Also has some upside on the mound as he flashed a three-pitch mix with the fastball sitting 75-78mph. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">‘26 1B Keagan Knowler (<a href="https://twitter.com/knowler_keagan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@knowler_keagan</a>) gets his reps in.<br><br>Good showing from the young 2-way today.<br><br>Physical RHH with juice in his bat, also showed well on the mound today. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SelectsScoutDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SelectsScoutDay</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/WindsorSelects?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WindsorSelects</a> <a href="https://t.co/dduQWcGZFo">pic.twitter.com/dduQWcGZFo</a></p>— PBR Ontario (@PBR_Ontario) <a href="https://twitter.com/PBR_Ontario/status/1692245650228883954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
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| 2023 ABC Scout Day | ON | 09/13 | Stade Gary-Carter |
| 2023 Montreal Open ID | ON | 09/13 | Complexe Sportif Claude-Robillard |
| 2023 Ontario Nationals Scout Day | ON | 09/16 | Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame |
| 2023 EBLO Scout Day | ON | 09/17 | Flower City Community Campus Park |
| 2023 Tecumseh/Riverside Scout Day | ON | 09/20 | Lacasse Park |
| 2023 Markham Mariners Scout Day | ON | 09/24 | Cornell Park |
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| 2023 Midwestern Ontario BearCats Scout Day | ON | 09/27 | Lions Park |
| 2023 North Toronto Scout Day | ON | 10/01 | Sentinel Park |
| 2023 Toronto Fall Open ID | ON | 10/03 | Connorvale Park |
| 2023 Ontario Royals Scout Day | ON | 10/09 | King's Christian Collegiate |
| 2023 Saskatchewan Fall Open ID (Session 1) | ON | 10/21 | Gordie Howe Sports Complex (Saskatoon) |
| 2023 Saskatchewan Freshman Free | ON | 10/22 | Gordie Howe Sports Complex |
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