ONC Baseball Announces 2026-2027 Program Information and Tryout Schedule

Registration is now open for ONC Baseball’s 2026-2027 season.

ONC Baseball continues to offer one of the most comprehensive player development pathways in Eastern Ontario, providing opportunities for athletes from 10U through 18U to compete at the highest levels of amateur baseball while receiving year-round development from an experienced coaching and player development staff.

Players interested in joining the program are encouraged to register early for tryouts at oncbaseball.com/tryout.

2026-2027 Team Offerings

ONC Canucks (Junior Program)

• 10U (2017 Birth Years)
• 11U (2016 Birth Years)
• 12U (2015 Birth Years)
• 13U (2014 Birth Years)

ONC Canadians (Senior Program)

• 13U CPBL Premier (2014)
• 14U CPBL Prospects (2013-2012)
• 14U Minor CPBL Premier (2013)
• 14U Major CPBL Premier (2012)
• 15U CPBL Premier (2011)
• 16U CPBL Prospects (2011-2010)
• 16U CPBL Premier (2010)
• 17U CPBL Premier (2009)
• 18U CPBL Premier (2008)

Tryout Schedule

All tryouts will take place at the Ottawa Stadium, 300 Coventry Rd, Ottawa.

Sunday, July 13

• 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM | 2013 Birth Years
• 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM | 2012 Birth Years
• 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM | 2010-2009 Birth Years

Tuesday, July 15

• 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM | 2011 Birth Years
• 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM | 2012 Birth Years
• 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM | 2008-2009 Birth Years

Wednesday, July 16

• 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM | 2013 Birth Years
• 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM | 2011 Birth Years
• 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM | 2010 Birth Years
  

Note: Tryout dates for 2014's and Junior Programs (Canucks) will be announced in the coming weeks.

Three Development Pathways

ONC Premier

ONC Premier teams compete in the Canadian Premier Baseball League (CPBL), widely recognized as Canada’s top amateur baseball league. Premier teams participate in CPBL league play, showcase events, and high-level tournaments throughout Canada and the United States.

ONC Prospects

The ONC Prospects program provides additional opportunities for players to compete within the CPBL structure while continuing to develop in a highly competitive environment. Teams participate in CPBL competition and tournaments across Canada and the United States throughout the spring and summer.

New for 2027, CPBL Prospects Division teams will be permitted to carry rosters of up to 16 players. Players competing in the Prospects Division remain eligible for call-ups to Premier teams and are eligible to participate in CPBL Prospects events and showcases.

ONC Junior

The ONC Junior program serves as the foundation of the organization, providing competitive baseball opportunities for younger athletes through the Eastern New York Travel Baseball League along with tournament play throughout Canada and the United States.

About the Canadian Premier Baseball League

Founded in 2015, the Canadian Premier Baseball League (CPBL) is home to many of the top amateur baseball programs and players across Ontario and Quebec.

The league provides a highly competitive environment, access to showcase opportunities, and a player development model designed to prepare athletes for collegiate and professional opportunities.

Since its inception, the CPBL has produced:

• 60 MLB Draft Picks
• 17 MLB Free Agent Signings
• 175+ 18U National Team Players
• 7 Major League Baseball Players
• Hundreds of collegiate student-athletes competing across Canada and the United States

Player Development Staff

ONC Baseball’s player development model is supported by a dedicated group of coordinators and instructors who work across all age groups throughout the year.

• TJ Burton – Player Development Coordinator
• Seb Boucher – Hitting, Outfield and Field Coordinator
• Manny Sanchez Luna – Assistant Hitting and Outfield Coordinator
• Chris Toneguzzi – Pitching Coordinator
• Tom Peake – Pitching Development
• Troy Forgie – Arm Care and Prospects Division Coordinator
• Chris Chenier – Catching Coordinator
• Chris Latimer – Infield Development
• Jacob Pococky – Infield Development
• Mattingly Romanin – Infield and Strength & Conditioning Coordinator
• Brad Fairholm – Fielding, Baserunning and Baseball Fundamentals Coordinator

Facilities

ONC Baseball athletes benefit from year-round access to some of the region’s top training and competition facilities.

Indoor Facilities

• ONC Labs
• Bell Sensplex
• Stittsville Dome
• Sluggerz

Outdoor Facilities

• Ottawa Stadium
• Hamilton Yards
• Heritage Park
• Cappamore Park

Competing Against Top Competition

ONC teams regularly travel throughout Canada and the United States to compete against some of the strongest programs in North America.

Events attended during the 2026 season included:

• PBR National Championship (LakePoint, Georgia)
• ABC Invitational (Grand Park, Indiana)
• PG Canadian National Championship (Ontario)
• PBR Northeast Invitational (New York)
• PBR Columbus Invitational (Ohio)
• Pastime National Championship (Kentucky)
• PBR Super Select Invitational (New York)
• Ohio Summer Championship (Ohio)

2026 Player Achievements

The 2026 season saw ONC players earn recognition at the provincial, national and collegiate levels.

Highlights included:

• 1 Junior National Team Selection
• 4 Canadian Premier Team Selections
• 16 College Commitments
• 7 Players Selected to the Blue Jays Canadian Futures Showcase
• 15 Players Selected to CPBL Prospects Weekend

2026 College Commitments

Congratulations to the following ONC athletes who committed to continue their academic and baseball careers at the post-secondary level:

• Finn McLean – Niagara University
• Logan Forgie – University of Dayton
• Ben Paul – Midland College
• Jacob Thomson – Highland Community College
• Aidan Loney – Highland Community College
• Michael Antonopoulos – Ohlone College
• Andrew Amos – University of Rio Grande
• Carter Seeley – Southern Maine Community College
• Tanner Bisson – Trinidad State College
• Nolan Hobbins – Sussex County Community College
• Nelson Kalazu – Colby-Sawyer College
• Jibril Gebara – Monroe Community College
• Dylan Findlay – Olney Central College
• Ethan Bathurst – Monroe Community College
• Oli Gaudreau – University of Ottawa
• Ryan Blaisdell – Colby College

Register for Tryouts

Registration for 2026-2027 ONC Baseball tryouts is now open.

Players interested in joining the ONC Canucks, ONC Prospects, or ONC Premier programs can register today at:

oncbaseball.com/tryout

Early registration is encouraged to assist with player evaluations and roster planning for the upcoming season.