Players who stood out at the 2024 Canadian Futures Showcase

Tyson Moran – 3B
Team Grey – Great Lake Canadians (Ont.)

Suiting up in all four games, infielder Tyson Moran collected six hits through 10 at-bats – two of which were for extra bases (a double and a triple). He added three RBIs, one walk, and two stolen bases to finish with a 1.536 OPS and was named the 2024 Canadian Futures Showcase MVP.

Nick Halcovitch – RHP
Team Navy – Toronto Mets (Ont.)

Right-hander Halcovitch was used in the finale for Team Navy on Friday, appearing in two innings following the starter. In the outing, the Mets’ product allowed just one knock while striking out four and sitting in the high 80s with his fastball.

Mathis McKenna – LHP
Team Navy – Academie Baseball Canada (Que.) 

Getting the start in game two for Team Navy, McKenna started his outing with a walk and a single but proceeded to retire the next three batters to get out of the inning. He was practically unhittable the rest of the way, allowing two hits and the lone free pass while striking out four on the day.

McKenna got the nod to start for Team Bautista at the Prospects Game and threw a scoreless inning

Tim Piasentin – 3B 
Team New Blue – Okotoks Dawgs Academy (Alta.)

One of the top-ranked players heading into the showcase, Piasentin is no stranger to the showcase and the big stage – having suited up for the Junior National Team earlier this summer. This year, he posted a .982 OPS while going 3 for 9 at the plate with one double, three RBIs, and three walks.

Throw in two stolen bases and the championship belt from winning the Home Run Derby, it is safe to say the University of Miami (Florida) commit has put himself on the draft radar next year. Fun fact – the past two derby winners (Myles Naylor and Nathan Flewelling) both heard their names called the following summer within the top three rounds.

Sean Duncan – LHP
Team New Blue – Langley Blaze (B.C.)

Duncan is back at the showcase for a third time, having been the youngest competitor at his last two events. The 2026 grad started against Team Royal and dominated – holding his opponents out of the hit column while allowing two free passes compared to five walks across three innings. He also started the Prospects Game – tossing a scoreless inning while allowing one hit and striking out one.

The left-hander posted a 64.4% strike rate and only needed 45 pitches to get through his outing, impressing the large contingent of scouts that were in attendance to see him pitch. While he is uncommitted at this time, it is safe to say that he’ll be on quite a few teams’ radar this winter.

Félix Gosselin – 1B
Team Red – Academie Baseball Canada (Que.)

The first baseman made his presence well-known at the plate, producing seven hits through 12 at-bats (.583) and a team-high five RBIs. He also walked three times and amassed a 1.250 OPS as one of the top bats on the squad. The 2025 grad will likely remain uncommitted for only a short time after an impressive showing at the Rogers Centre.

Aiden Taggart – RHP
Team Red – Fieldhouse Pirates (Ont.)

One of the more experienced arms in the showcase, Taggart got the nod for Team Red’s first game and went three innings without allowing a walk or a hit while striking out five opposing batters. He was hitting the low 90s with his fastball and was mixing all three of his pitches well.

The University of Utah commit also earned the win in the Prospects Game, following Duncan in the second inning and collecting two strikeouts with zero hits or walks allowed.

Robert Omidi – 2B
Team Royal – Fieldhouse Pirates (Ont.)

Infielder Robert Omidi led Team Royal in a few different categories – including OPS (1.000), OBP (.667), and at-bats (12) while collecting four hits, one run, one RBI, and one walk with four stolen bases thrown in as well. Omidi earned a spot in the Home Run Derby and the Prospects Game and shined in the Saturday contest, collecting two hits and three RBIs in the star-studded affair.

While the 2026 grad is currently uncommitted, Omidi has garnered a ton of interest this summer with the Pirates and furthered his stock with a strong showing at the showcase.