Canada Cup - Top Performers

Brooks Froese | 2028 | SS | Okotoks Dawgs | Uncommitted

Prior to the start of the Canada Cup, it wasn’t up for debate that Brooks Froese was one of the top defensive shortstops at his age in Canada. During the tournament he made it evident that his bat is just as elite. The 5-foot-11, 150-pound standout was named shortstop of the tournament, going 11 for 23 with a double, 3 RBIs, 11 runs, 8 walks, and 5 stolen bases. The Team Alberta leadoff hitters' approach at the plate was impressive, staying disciplined and showing off his ability to make consistent, hard contact, only striking out twice in 33 plate appearances. What really stands out for Froese on the defensive side of the ball are his range and arm utility. His arm utility, along with plenty of arm strength and accuracy, allow him to make throws on the run. This includes throws from deep in the hole and up the middle, that not many players at that age can make. Aside from his physical abilities, the 2028 grad's baseball IQ is unmatched and evident on both sides of the ball. As Froese continues to develop and add strength, he will be a name everyone in the country should know about.

Ronan Johnson | 2027 | RHP | Parkland Twins | Uncommitted

After two successful seasons pitching in the Baseball Alberta Elite League with one more to come, Johnson’s success continued at the Canada Cup in dominant fashion. Over 10.1 innings in two appearances he gave up just 8 hits, 1 ER, striking out 9 and didn’t walk a single batter. The 6-foot-0, 160-pound Parkland Twins product has some of the most advanced pitchability in the province. He has no issue locating his offspeed for strikes, often pitching backwards to get ahead in counts and keep hitters guessing. Johnson threw strikes at a 68.7% clip and was very efficient. Throwing just 12 pitches per inning and had 6 3 up, 3 down innings. With Johnson generally sitting in the 77-79 mph range with his fastball, a velocity jump as he heads into his senior year would go a long way, creating more swing and miss and making at bats much more uncomfortable for hitters. With big league bloodlines, the uncommitted 2027 is an intriguing name worth following.  

Xavier Lampshire | 2027 | OF/RHP | ATHX Redhawks | Uncommitted

You’d be hard pressed to find a player at the Canada Cup that hit the ball as hard as Lampshire did. He finished the week with 6 hits, including 2 doubles, 2 home runs, 4 RBIs, 5 runs, and 6 walks. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound outfielder is one of the most physical players in the province. He has a very strong lower half, which allows him to create plenty of torque and drive the ball with authority. With his power already evident, he also has a strong approach at the plate. He works counts and is disciplined, rarely chasing pitches out of the zone. He’s a 6.8 runner and the speed plays in the outfield, making several standout defensive plays. As well as on the basepaths, collecting 5 stolen bases. The ATHX Redhawks product still remains uncommitted and should be one of the more sought after players in the province.  

Mac Warawa | 2027 | 3B/RHP | Webber Wildcats | Uncommitted

At the Canada Cup Mac Warawa showed us why he is one of the top two-way players in the province. He not only had an impact at the dish, collecting 5 hits including a double and a home run, he was also a standout on the mound. Over 8.2 in two outings, he gave up 3 earned runs, 6 hits, while striking out 9 and walking just 3. His athleticism is evident on both sides of the ball, as a 6.75 runner and has plenty of arm speed on the mound. During his first outing against PEI, he ran the fastball up to 87, while sitting 84-86, and spun a sharp breaking ball for strikes, generating plenty of swing and miss and chase. On top of his physical ability, you’d be hard pressed to find a player with the level of drive and compete that Warawa possesses. The 6-foot-0, 195-pound Webber Wildcats product is a player that colleges should be on as he enters his senior season.

Bo Anderson | 2027 | 1B/3B | Gulls Prep 19U | Uncommitted

At 6-foot-4, 200-pounds, Anderson’s frame immediately jumps out at you. What also jumps out at you is his ability to do damage at the dish. He finished the weekend going 9 for 24 with 3 doubles, a homerun, 8 RBIs, 5 runs, and 2 stolen bases. He utilizes a small leg lift to get on time while showing controlled aggression in the box. His power output was also evident during the HR derby, and added a no doubter in game 1 of the tournament. He’s an athletic defender that up until 2026 played shortstop, before moving to the infield corners with Gulls Prep. There’s some upside on the mound as well, sitting 85-87 and spinning a tight slider at 76-78, spinning it north of 2500 rpm. With a strong compete level, Bo Anderson is a high upside senior that will make an immediate impact at the next level.