By: Chris Kemlo
Ontario Scouting Director

Futures (9) vs. Atlantic (1)

In the Futures' last game of the week, they left it all on the field. The most impressive swing of the day came off the bat of 6-foot-1, 190-pound outfielder Isaac Deveaux. Deveaux turned on a fastball that landed in the first deck in left field above the bullpen. The 2016 outfielder ran a 6.69 on scout day, and has impressed scouts and recruiters with his approach at the plate and ability to generate bat speed for power.

2017 prospect Adam Hall continued to have a day at the plate going 2-4 with 4 RBI and a stolen base. However, it was his glove though that had people getting up out of their seats. Hall made two plays ranging to his left up the middle that not many people would get to; let alone make the out. Hall has easy actions in the field with his hands and feet, and shows more than enough athleticism to play shortstop at the next level. He possess more than enough arm for the position, and looks to be a mainstay as Team Canada’s shortstop for the next three years.

2017 top prospect Cooper Davis got himself back on track going 3-4 with 3 RBI during the night cap and stole two bags. Davis has lightning speed both in the field and on the bases. His legs make him a game changer, and his ability to string together quality at bats and put the ball in play makes Davis’ a potential difference maker every time he’s in the lineup.

On the mound 2015 RHP Dalton Harvey, who plays for the Great Lake Canadians, showed the top velocity for the Futures' squad with a fastball that reached 87 mph on the gun. Harvey complemented that with a hard biting slider which sat between 75-77. Harvey is currently uncommitted.

2016 LHP Niall Windeler, a 6-foot-3, 190-pound prospect, started on the mound for the Futures. Windeler is a big lefty who runs his fastball up to 82-83 mph. Today Nial was a tad lower at 78-80 mph showing command with his fastball, while using his size to get on top work downhill.

2016 RHP Hunter Spoljaric had a bounce back outing, showing the command and velocity that we have been accustomed too. Spoljaric sat at 84 mph with his fastball, showing good arm path and extension with a heavy ball. At 6-foot-2, 185-pounds and still growing, there is no reason to believe Spoljaric won’t be in the upper 80’s with his heater before long.

Recap

The Futures team finished the week with a record of 2-3. Although they will not advance to the semi-finals, the young prospects from Ontario have made quite the impression. It proves to all that Ontario should be a definite follow for the classes of 2016 and 2017 with some of the top prospects from Canada coming from our backyard. The future looks bright.