Canadian College/University Showcase: Players to Watch
January 29, 2024
Ontario's first full showcase of the 2024 calendar year is on the horizon as we head to Welland on Saturday to host the annual Canadian College & University Showcase at BP Sports Park in Welland, Ontario. This yearly event allows upperclass players within Ontario and Quebec to put themselves in front of college coaches within the country and province. The roster currently consists of 20 players, including several players who have impressed at events throughout the fall and winter.
Below, we break down three players who's past performances should have them on the Canadian coaches radar heading into the weekend.
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CDN COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY SHOWCASE: PLAYERS TO WATCH
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Colby DesRoches 1B / Welland Centennial, ON / 2024Our staff got a first look at DesRoches last month at the Holiday Hitters Showcase in Burlington where his 93.1mph exit velocity was top five at the event. 6-foot-2, 210-pound first baseman who swings with some authority from the right-side and has the ability to drive the ball to the pullside, posting a peak distance of 330ft at the event last month. We’ve seen the potential to impact the baseball so it will be interesting to see how he moves and plays the defensive side this upcoming weekend.
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Jack Comper RHP / SS / Sacred Heart , ON / 2024Jack Comper put together one of the top performances at the Barrie Baycats Scout Day in September with potential as both a positional player and on the mound. His work as a pitcher should be what intrigues college coaches the most. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound right-hander has a quick, long arm that saw him sitting 81-82mph with the fastball on a late, cold fall night. Also put together a quality round of BP that night with the ability to spray line-drives to all fields. Comper will be a bullpen to pay attention to this weekend as we’re interested to see how his stuff has developed over the winter. |
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Markus Barbosa 3B / RHP / St. Marys, ON / 2024Markus Barbosa caught our staff's attention this past fall with one of the loudest rounds of BP at the Midwestern Ontario Bearcats Scout Day. Strong, sturdy frame at 6-foot, 210-pounds and it showed throughout his round with the ability to work line-drives, but also drive the ball for some power too. His 92.5mph exit velocity and 330ft distance were both tops at the event. The bat looks like it could certainly make an impact in a Canadian College/University lineup and should garner some interest this weekend in Welland. |
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
2024 Canadian College & University Showcase | ON | 02/03 | BP Sports Park |
Super 60 Pro Showcase | NATIONAL | 02/04 | The MAX - McCook, IL |
2024 Greater Toronto Preseason ID | ON | 02/19 | Vaughan Sportsplex |
2024 Canada Reds Academy Scout Day | ON | 02/23 | Russell Sports Dome |
2024 Ottawa/Gatineau Preseason ID | ON | 03/01 | Bell Sensplex |
2024 Spring Future Games Trials | ON | 03/29 | The Athlete Matrix |
2024 Pitcher Only Future Games Trials | ON | 03/29 | NRS Institute |
2024 Pitcher Only Future Games Trials II | ON | 04/01 | NRS Institute |
2024 Junior Future Games Trials | ON | 04/01 | The Athlete Matrix |
2024 Spring Future Games Trials II | ON | 04/06 | Campus Fieldhouse |
2024 Unsigned Senior Showcase | ON | 04/07 | Campus Fieldhouse |
2024 Junior Future Games Trials II | ON | 04/13 | Campus Fieldhouse |
2024 Terriers Scout Day | ON | 04/24 | King's Christian Collegiate |
Improve My Profile with Game Video (Ontario) | ON | 08/29 | Ontario |
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