By Claude, using data organized by CollegeBaseba12 for Canadians in US College Baseball
June 4, 2024
As the dust settles on the NCAA DI Regionals, several teams with Canadian talent have punched their tickets to the Super Regionals. The Georgia Bulldogs, featuring right-hander Blake Gillespie (Lucan, ON), and the Oregon State Beavers, led by outfielder Micah McDowell (Halifax, NS), both swept their regionals with 3-0 records.
The Kansas State Wildcats, propelled by the dynamic duo of Jaden Parsons (Kelowna, BC) and Raphael Pelletier (Mascouche, QC), also advanced with a perfect 3-0 record. Not to be outdone, the Kentucky Wildcats, with infielder Émilien Pitre (Repentigny, QC), and the West Virginia Mountaineers, featuring utility player Sam White (Aurora, ON), both dominated their brackets to move on.
The tournament has already seen outstanding performances from Canadian players. Yohann Dessureault (Trois-Rivieres, QC) of the Stetson Hatters was named to the Tallahassee All-Regional Team. The junior second baseman hit .273 with two doubles and showcased his defensive prowess with 4 putouts and 10 assists.
Jaden Parsons (Kelowna, BC) of Kansas State earned a spot on the Fayetteville Regional All-Tournament Team at third base. His stellar play helped propel the Wildcats to the Super Regionals. Meanwhile, LP Langevin (Quebec City, QC) of the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, despite his team's elimination, finished the season strong with 106 strikeouts, including six in a 10-2 win against the Aggies.
Yesterday's action saw McDowell continue his hot streak, leading Oregon State with 3 hits in their 5-3 victory over UC Irvine, securing their ninth Super Regional appearance. Pitre's bat stayed hot for Kentucky, as he blasted his 9th home run with 2 RBIs in a 5-0 shutout over Indiana State.
In a valiant effort, Evan O'Toole (Bridgewater, NS) pitched 1.2 innings for Oklahoma State, but the Cowboys fell to Florida 4-2. Tom Poole (Calgary, AB) had another outstanding game for Dallas Baptist, going 3-for-4 with his 13th homer, two doubles, and 6 RBIs, despite their 12-10 loss to Grand Canyon.
Not all journeys end in glory. The Nebraska Cornhuskers, despite strong performances from Ben Columbus (North Vancouver, BC) and Kyle Froehlich (Nipawin, SK), were eliminated by Florida. St. John's (NY) Red Storm, featuring Ben Adams (Ottawa, ON) and Cole LeClair (Toronto, ON), also saw their tournament run end.
In a historic first NCAA Tournament appearance, the Niagara Purple Eagles, with an impressive 14 Canadian players, were eliminated. Yet, they left their mark, with Nick Groves (London, ON) driving in the program's first-ever NCAA Tournament run.
As we reflect on the Regionals, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all the Canadian players who have enriched this tournament with their skills and sportsmanship. From Micah McDowell's offensive fireworks to Yohann Dessureault's defensive prowess, from Jaden Parsons' all-around excellence to LP Langevin's pitching dominance, the quality of play has been nothing short of spectacular.
To the Canadian teams still in the hunt - Georgia, Oregon State, Kansas State, Kentucky, and West Virginia - we wish you the best of luck in the Super Regionals. The journey to Omaha continues, and the entire nation is behind you. Play hard, play smart, and make Canada proud!
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