Team Canada: Future Games Continues To Grow And Impress
August 7, 2021
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EMERSON, Ga. - The Future Games returned to LakePoint and the Prep Baseball Report event was better than ever.
After 2020 resulted in the Future Games being held at separate sites due to COVID-19 restrictions - which also meant no participation from Team Canada - it was full steam ahead in 2021 and with it came the feeling of satisfaction after the 10th annual event concluded its nearly weeklong run.
“It isn't a secret formula: create a format and environment for good players to show off what they've got and the coaches will be there,” explained Shooter Hunt, PBR Crosschecker. “That is what makes this event so special each year. Because when it comes down to it, everyone in the PBR network is working to try and help players connect with schools.”
That is what happened with 32 teams featuring players from nearly every state in the country along with Canada competing in front of a record 333 college coaches.
“It was amazing to see the 300+ college coaches back in attendance,” related Hunt, the vice president of scouting for PBR. “It was almost like returning to school after summer break and getting to see all your friends again. They helped bring some more energy to the yard, and I think the kids raised their level of play because of it.”
Sean Duncan, PBR President, echoed what Hunt had to say.
“This event is always about the players performing in front of college coaches, so it was great to see such an overwhelming amount of college coaches this year,” Duncan said. “More importantly, the players were really really good and performed up to their abilities. So many players have already committed shortly after the event, with hundreds more to come in the near future. And that ultimately is what this is all about: Bringing the top uncommitted underclassmen across the country and having them compete and perform in front of college coaches.”
Doing it in person rather than via live-stream like a year ago only made the event better in the eyes of Duncan.
“It was so much more impactful on a whole to have all the states back to LakePoint,” Duncan admitted. “Last year, due to COVID restrictions in many states, we broke up the Future Games into three regional pods. While all the pods were loaded with talent, it just didn't have the same impact as it does when everyone is together. It also helped that college coaches were able to be there in person to evaluate, as opposed to watching the live streams.”
The setting at the facility in Georgia is hard to beat.
“It doesn't get any better than LakePoint: eight fields in one spot with pristine grounds,” Hunt said. “The facility is easy to navigate for coaches which makes it the perfect spot for players to showcase their skills. Having everyone back in one spot (finally) raised the energy level, and allowed for an amazing event with more than 300 college coaches (with some MLB scouts mixed in!) watching players from 44 states plus Canada.”
Cameron Chee-Aloy, who received his first Division I offer since the event ended and was recognized by Hunt as “One of Shooter’s 20 names to know from the workout session,” understands what the event is all about.
“Being on Team Canada was an amazing feeling,” the 2023 outfielder related. “There's nothing like wearing your country on your chest.”
Two pitchers on the squad touched 90 velocity during game action while another hit 89, helping bring interest to a team that played against Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania at this year’s event.
Duncan certainly took notice.
“Canada is always fun, and every year they have a handful of players that blow up at the event,” Duncan said. “With all the lockdowns in Canada, it was great for the players to get in front of all those college coaches.”
Hunt had high praise for the Canadians at the Future Games.
“Team Canada was the most buzzed about team coming into the event from the college ranks because of how little the country has been able to play baseball for the past 18 months,” Hunt explained. “Anyway, the boys from up north got a chance to ball out, and the coaches were not disappointed. There was a little bit of everything to watch for including some powerful bats that I really liked, but the arms are what were most enticing. When you think about how little they have been able to get live repetitions, it really enhances what they were able to do at such a prestigious event against premium talent.”
It could mean more time up north in the future for Hunt.
“Michigan, New England, Ohio, and Canada all put some pressure on me looking toward the spring and next summer,” Hunt admitted. “I just have to get out there to see all the talent. The Future Games gave a good glimpse at just how deep these northern regions are, so I'll be monitoring weather all spring to get out to some games.”
Speaking of weather, this year’s event had just one delay which helped make 2021 memorable.
“Overall, there was an amazing energy coming out of LakePoint,” Duncan concluded. “The players, coaches, parents, there was an incredible vibe every day. Plus the weather cooperated, which is a considerable feat at this time of year in the Southeast.
“Every year I feel like the Future Games keeps getting bigger and better; this year's event will be hard to top, though I am sure we will cook something up to take it to another level.”
A PBR thank you to all that participated and a special thanks to the players on Team Canada that gave their thoughts about the event (including what schools have been in contact with them since the event):
To view all the stats/articles related to the 2021 Future Games - Team Canada, click here.
To view the complete statistical results from the 2021 Future Games, click here.
***** If you were on Team Canada and did not share your thoughts, feel free to email us and we will get them included within this article.
Team Canada: Future Games Continues To Grow And Impress
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Dario Romeo SS / 2B / TNXL ACADEMY, QC / 2024We are waiting to hear back. |
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Cameron Macleod C / 3B / Argyle, BC / 2023Rankings StateRank: 5 / POS: 1
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Matt Evans OF / Glendale, ON / 2023Rankings StateRank: 12 / POS: 3
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Cameron Chee-Aloy OF / SS / Neil McNeil, ON / 2023Rankings StateRank: 2 / POS: 1
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Cardel Dick C / SS / Vauxhall, AB / 2023PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Canada and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? |
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Elliot Cadieux Lanoue LHP / OF / Fadette, QC / 2024We are waiting to hear back. |
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Ryan (RJ) James RHP / SS / John A MacDonald, ON / 2023Rankings StateRank: 11 / POS: 4
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Griffin Howell RHP / OF / St. Annes, ON / 2023Rankings StateRank: 9 / POS: 3
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Kaleb Thomas RHP / SS / Brantford Collegiate Institute, ON / 2023Rankings StateRank: 6 / POS: 1
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Nick Frers RHP / SS / Argyle secondary, BC / 2023Rankings StateRank: 3 / POS: 2
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David Stanley C / OF / Greenwood College, ON / 2023Rankings StateRank: 3 / POS: 1
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Joshua Jones OF / TNXL Academy, QC / 2023PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Canada and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? |
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Cole Leclair SS / 3B / Upper Canada College, ON / 2023Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 3
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Brodie (B.J.) Peart SS / 2B / Peoples Christian Academy, ON / 2023Rankings StateRank: 5 / POS: 2
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Jimmy Dionne LHP / 1B / Seminaire Saint-Francois, QC / 2023PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Canada and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches did you talk to at the event or hear from since the event ended? |
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Xavier Boutin 1B / RHP / TNXL Academy, FL / 2023We are waiting to hear back. |
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Andrew Johnston C / 3B / IMG Academy, ON / 2023Rankings StateRank: 17 / POS: 4
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Matteo Pare RHP / 1B / St. Thomas of Villanova, ON / 2023We are waiting to hear back. |
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Hudson White LHP / OF / Okotoks, NL / 2024We are waiting to hear back. |
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Lachlan Maude C / RHP / Silverthorn Collegiate Institute, ON / 2023Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 2
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Asafa Jones OF / 1B / TNXL, ON / 2024PBR: What were your Future Games highlights? PBR: Assess your performance. PBR: Give your thoughts on being part of Team Canada and what stood out. PBR: Touch on the competition you faced at the event. PBR: How can participating in the Future Games help you in the future? PBR: What, if any, college coaches did you talk to at the event or hear from since the event ended? |
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