Showcase Reports

Ontario Nationals Showcase Reports

NAMEGRADPOSEVENTCOMMENTS
Cole Leuszler20241B2022 PG CPBL Fall Prospect Games
Cole Leuszler (2024 1B, Woodstock, ON)'s approach is to the pull-side and he goes that way with authority, getting the barrel out front and using his strength to really drive the ball in that direction.
Kylan Hampton2024SS2022 PG CPBL Fall Prospect GamesKylan Hampton (2024 SS, Kitchener, ON) took one of the louder swings of the game, getting the barrel out and launching a double one hop off the wall pull-side for a double. He's got loose wrists and wiry pop.
Tyson Moran2024SS2022 PG CPBL Fall Prospect GamesTyson Moran (2024, Wingham, ON) found a loud barrel late with a long drive to deep right-center field for a double. There is a solid amount of power present with more coming down the line.
Tyson Moran (2024 SS, Wingham, ON) hit a bomb of a triple to right field, absolutely burning the outfielder on a shot to the wall. He turns tight and stays connected, giving him a good contact window with the bat speed to do damage.
Ayden Ziegler2025SS2022 PG CPBL Fall Prospect GamesAyden Ziegler (2025 SS, Baden, ON) has a whippy bat on a linear plane with solid bat speed, and as he found his timing the results got very good, with liners to all fields and good efficient moves in his lower half.
Ayden Ziegler (2025, Baden, ON) got the scoring started with an RBI single into left field. A short path to contact allows the bat head to get out front.
Ayden Ziegler (2025 SS, Baden, ON) had a good day as a two-way talent, showing his hitting tools and athleticism on a hard single to center and subsequent stolen base, while also showing a quick arm on the bump with a mid-70's sinker and body that really projects.
Ayden Ziegler (2025, Baden, ON) displayed strong defensive ability at shortstop making multiple quality plays. The infielder showed the ability to range well up the middle and make the tough plays.
Bryson Steckle2025C2022 PG CPBL Fall Prospect GamesBryson Steckle (2025, Zurich, ON) found a barrel on a hard hit ball back up the middle. A simple, linear path produces hard hit line drives often.
Graham Taylor20253B2022 PG CPBL Fall Prospect GamesGraham Taylor (2025 3B, Goderich, ON) made several nice plays at 3B on this day, none better than a charge play where he flipped his hips and fired accurately across his body to get a speedy runner at 1B.
James Craig20251B2022 PG CPBL Fall Prospect GamesJames Craig (2025 1B, , ON) has good strength and is able to show it off in his swing, getting the barrel on plane and firing his hips well into contact, generating hard barrels that will have big carry as he elevates more.
James Craig (2025, ON) produced a loud barrel on a double to deep right field. A strong frame gets used well at the plate to generate quality pullside power.
Oscar Johnson2025OF2022 PG CPBL Fall Prospect GamesOscar Johnson (2026 OF, Puslinch, ON) took a good swing early on in this one and hit a liner to right field down the line. He's had a solid weekend all around, and looks like he has the building blocks of a very good hitter. He hit a couple balls hard today.
Sam Kim2025C2022 PG CPBL Fall Prospect GamesSam Kim (2025 C, Guelph, ON) has lots of room to fill remaining on his frame to go along with good present pop into the gaps, really projecting well for big power long term.
Seth Morrison2025RHP2022 PG CPBL Fall Prospect GamesSeth Morrison (2025 RHP, Dorchester, ON) was very good on the mound in his outing, working mid-70's with a clean delivery and solid command, missing bats consistently with a big-bending curveball in the low-mid 60's.
Ty Shapton2025MIF2022 PG CPBL Fall Prospect GamesTy Shapton (2025 MIF, Ingersoll, ON) took one of the more consistent rounds of the day, with loose hands and easy bat speed on a good plane, with the ability to work the whole field on the barrel. 
Carter Pokora2026C2022 PG CPBL Fall Prospect GamesCarter Pokora (2026, Kitchener, ON) displayed a sound approach with a line drive single the other way. Has the ability to use the entire field well.
Coen Johnston2026MIF2022 PG CPBL Fall Prospect GamesCoen Johnston (2026 MIF, Kitchener, ON) had a very good game in this one, launching a double up the left center gap that made the outfielders turn their backs, and followed it up by making a diving backhanded play up the middle from second base.
Coen Johnston (2026, Kitchener, ON) got the scoring started with an RBI single to left field. A short path to the ball allows the bat head to get out front and produce hard contact to the pullside.
Derek Bell2026C2022 PG CPBL Fall Prospect GamesDerek Bell (2026, Shakespeare, ON) lined a ball back up the middle for an RBI single. A quality approach stays through the middle of the field well.
KJ Stronks2026RHP2022 PG CPBL Fall Prospect GamesKJ Stronks (2026 RHP, Waterford, ON) has a whippy arm and projectable body, running his fastball up to 79 mph in this outing while also showing feel for spinning a big-breaking curveball.
Liam Wilson2026SS2022 PG CPBL Fall Prospect GamesLiam Wilson (2026 SS, Strathroy, ON) showed very quick hands at the plate and does a good job of getting on plane early, lining a single back up the middle that he squared up well out front with good drive through contact in his lower half.
Michael Parton20262B2022 PG CPBL Fall Prospect GamesMichael Parton (2026 2B, Rockwood, ON) got on the bump and showed some of the better raw spin rates we've seen this weekend, running his curveball spin over 2400rpm at times with good bite and deep shape.
Michael Parton (2026, Rockwood, ON) displayed a sound piece of hitting with a double down the left field line. A short, compact swing has shown the ability to spray hard hit line drives to all fields.
Mikael Yusuf2026SS2022 PG CPBL Fall Prospect GamesMikael Yusuf (2026, Kitchener, ON) barreled a ball to deep left field for a double. Quality barrel whip through the zone allows for sneaky power despite a smaller build.
Nickolas Melehes2026SS/RHP2022 PG CPBL Fall Prospect GamesNickolas Melehes (2026 SS, Puslinch, ON) had a pretty good day defensively in the infield, making several plays ranging from routine to plus, the most notable of which came on a tough backhand play in the hole at short, highlighted by a laser throw across the diamond for the out.
Simon Santos2026RHP2022 PG CPBL Fall Prospect GamesSimon Santos (2026 RHP, Mississauga, ON) took a couple good swings in this one, most notably an absolute missile of a liner to left field that was run down on a nice play. He's got strength to his frame and it plays in his swing when he's on time.
Tyson Borghese2026OF2022 PG CPBL Fall Prospect GamesTyson Borghese (2026, Guelph, ON) drove in a run with a hard hit line drive int right field. Quick speed allowed for both second and third to be stolen immediately.