Established in 2013, the Canadian Futures Showcase has been a proving ground for several future major leaguers
The Toronto Blue Jays may be in New York City fighting for a spot in the American League’s post-season, but there is still top-flight baseball happening at Rogers Centre.
“Our goal is just to get as many of these kids to the next level,” Burton said on Wednesday, standing near the home team’s dugout. “Hopefully, they can chase their dreams and hopefully they’re playing on this field some day for the Blue Jays but if not, another team.” “I think that’s only going to grow and grow,” said Burton. “I think what you’re going to see, and this was the vision 10 years ago, is every Canadian that breaks into the big leagues was here, has experienced this.
“This is probably the coolest thing I’ve ever done,” said pitcher Owen Fernandes of Maple Ridge, B.C., who also played in last year’s Canadian Futures Showcase in Ottawa. “The guys are all super nice.Recruiters from more than 17 NCAA Division 1 schools are up from the United States and scouts from over 20 MLB teams are also in attendance.
Shortstop Maxime Boies of Levis, Que., understood the opportunity the showcase presents, but is working to not let it dominate his thinking.
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