Vancouver New Year Invite Preview

January 31, 2025
Jaxson Smith-Peterson
Scout, British Columbia

We're now rolling into the month of February which means we're just about two weeks out from our first 2025 showcase, starting with the Victoria New Year Invite hosted at Oak Bay Recreation Park. Just six days later, we will host the Vancouver New Year Invite at the University of British Columbia. The Vancouver New Year Invite will see 56 players come through the doors for the sold out event.

New Year Invite showcases serve as Prep Baseball's first events of the season and are also identifiers/qualifiers for Prep Baseball Canada National Teams including the Future Games, Senior Future Games, Best of the West Teams, West Coast Games and more. Our staff is excited to host this group in mid-February are already combing through the roster and seeing several high-level players who be sure to grab attention.

The event will feature a strop crop players from both the underclass and upperclass age groups and our staff begins to break it all down below.

To request an Invite to the Victoria New Year Invite (Feb. 17), click here.
To view Vancouver New Year Invite roster, click here.

UPPERCLASS PREVIEW

Desmond Tregaskis RHP / C / South Delta Secondary School , BC / 2026

One of the stronger RHP’s in his class. Desi put together an impressive sophomore season between an appearance at the Future Games, 7.1 shutout innings at the Canada Cup, posting a sub-2 ERA in PBL play and topped it off with a solid showing at the Rogers Centre in September. The Delta product has been up to 86 MPH with a 4 pitch mix and should be a close follow during his junior year.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🔦𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭🔦 RHP Desmond Tregaskis 2026, <a href="https://twitter.com/DeltaBluejays?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DeltaBluejays</a> @PBR_Uncommitted 6-foot-0, 186-pounds FB 80-84 T85.3 (2116) CB 70-71 (2491) CH 75-77 (1593) ✅ ‘24 Future Games 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬➡️ <a href="https://t.co/PwsOnbx8U5">https://t.co/PwsOnbx8U5</a><a href="https://twitter.com/desitregaskis12?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@desitregaskis12</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballBC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepBaseballBC</a> <a href="https://t.co/KI5EB4sdbh">pic.twitter.com/KI5EB4sdbh</a>— Josh Arcé (@josh_arceBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/josh_arceBB/status/1851377836395020407?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Nathan Baerg RHP / Yale Secondary School, BC / 2025

Baerg represented Prep Baseball Canada at the PNW State Games and the West Coast Games in 2024, pitching well at both events. Featuring a fastball that has topped 87 MPH with up to 17.3 inches of horizontal movement, Baerg excels at inducing weak contact.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🌲 𝓟𝓝𝓦 𝓢𝓽𝓪𝓽𝓮 𝓖𝓪𝓶𝓮𝓼 🌲 RHP Nathan Baerg 2025, <a href="https://twitter.com/AbbyCardinals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AbbyCardinals</a> 6’2 185 Lbs @PBR_Uncommitted Produced some uncomfortable swings and Flashed an intriguing changeup w/fade. Has taken major strides since we saw him last at the Abbotsford Preseason ID. FB 82-85 T86… <a href="https://t.co/JrR8LDuxZ5">pic.twitter.com/JrR8LDuxZ5</a>— Prep Baseball BC (@PrepBaseballBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballBC/status/1818746209240334337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Devin Wood RHP / Fraser Heights Secondary, BC / 2025

Wood features a 4 pitch mix with advanced pitchability that lends to success in game. He posted a 2.19 ERA over 54.1 innings in league play last year. With a slider, curveball, and changeup that all compliment the low 80’s fastball well, Wood has proven that he can get quality hitters out.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🔦𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭🔦 RHP Devin Wood (<a href="https://twitter.com/Devinwoodbsball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Devinwoodbsball</a>) 2025, <a href="https://twitter.com/wrtritons?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wrtritons</a> @PBR_Uncommitted 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Has shown pitchability with a true 4 pitch mix, plus competitor that attacks hitters & keeps them uncomfortable. FB 80-81 (2351 avg) CH… <a href="https://t.co/zCOBROHHUn">pic.twitter.com/zCOBROHHUn</a>— Prep Baseball BC (@PrepBaseballBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballBC/status/1861882772077572506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Tory Hutchinson SS / C / pmss, BC / 2025

One of BC’s better uncommitted position players, Hutchinson showed well at multiple events during the fall,with a peak exit velocity of 91.8 MPH. Primarily a middle infielder Tory has also shown upside behind the plate, with a pop time of 1.90 at the Whalley Scout Day. Hutchinson is an under the radar 2025 that has the potential to impact a college lineup.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">INF/C Tory Hutchinson 2025, <a href="https://twitter.com/Whalley_Chiefs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Whalley_Chiefs</a> 5-foot-10/ 160-pounds @PBR_Uncommitted Line drive heavy approach with feel for the barrel. Easy mover who should continue to 📈 heading into his senior season. Max EV - 91.6 MPH<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NorthVanHH24?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NorthVanHH24</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thutchinson2025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@thutchinson2025</a> <a href="https://t.co/GvwNpGgKZm">pic.twitter.com/GvwNpGgKZm</a>— Prep Baseball BC (@PrepBaseballBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballBC/status/1870568848405180502?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

UNDERCLASS PREVIEW

Brydon White C / RHP / Lord Tweedsmuir, BC / 2027

White jumped on the scene with a loud performance on both sides of the ball at the Lower Mainland Fall Open ID. At the North Vancouver Holiday Hitters event White posted a peak exit velocity of 95.2 MPH, a nearly 8 MPH increase in the 2 months between showings. An easy mover with two way potential, Brydon White is a name to know in BC’s 2027 class.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">C Brydon White 2027, Cloverdale Rangers 6-foot-2/180-pounds Noticeably more physical since we saw him in the fall. Lived in the 89-95 EV range, working up to a max of 95.2 MPH. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NorthVanHH24?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NorthVanHH24</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteBrydo4078?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WhiteBrydo4078</a> <a href="https://t.co/YZ5QqiuQUr">pic.twitter.com/YZ5QqiuQUr</a>— Prep Baseball BC (@PrepBaseballBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballBC/status/1870542102259708170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Joshua Romero OF / RHP / Thomas Haney , BC / 2028

A toolsy two-way player with an athletic frame. Romero recently made the jump to Delta, joining one of the country’s top 15u teams. At previous events he posted a peak exit velocity of 87.2 MPH with bat speeds in the high 60’s. One of the more intriguing 28’s in BC, our staff is looking forward to getting an updated look at Romero next month at UBC.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">‘28 OF/RHP Joshua Romero 6-2, 160Ibs<a href="https://twitter.com/AbbyCardinals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AbbyCardinals</a> Athletic, twitchy frame generating plenty of torque. Plenty of upside from the raw RHH.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AbbyPID?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AbbyPID</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BeSeen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BeSeen</a>🇨🇦 <a href="https://t.co/XuPs353vkj">pic.twitter.com/XuPs353vkj</a>— Prep Baseball BC (@PrepBaseballBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballBC/status/1759779492388819081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Douw Van Heerden RHP / 1B / Argyle Secondary, BC / 2028

At 6-foot-4, 222-pounds, Douw is definitely the most physical prospect in his class. The Freshman out of North Shore topped 82 MPH with his fastball at the Junior Future Games last summer. Douw has also shown steady improvement in the box, recently posting exit velocities north of 90 MPH. With a frame to dream on, Van Heerden is an underclassmen to pay attention to over the next few years.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">INF/RHP Douw Van Heerden 2028, <a href="https://twitter.com/NSBantamTwins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NSBantamTwins</a> 6-foot-2/195-pounds On of the more physical Freshman on this side of the country. Douw hammered line drives during his rounds in North Van working up to a Max EV of 90.8 MPH. Exciting 28’ with upside on both sides of the ball.… <a href="https://t.co/RGXPITVGiB">pic.twitter.com/RGXPITVGiB</a>— Jaxson Smith Peterson (@JaxsonBaseball) <a href="https://twitter.com/JaxsonBaseball/status/1876732225808699613?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Raymond Zweep C / OF / Handsworth , BC / 2027

Our staff recently got their first official look at Zweep and he did not disappoint. The left-handed hitting catcher/outfielder displayed fast twitch athleticism and quick hands, with a peak exit velocity of 89.7 MPH. The North Shore Twins player will be a name to follow heading into his first summer on the full sized field.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">C/OF Raymond Zweep 2027, <a href="https://twitter.com/NorthShoreTwins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NorthShoreTwins</a> 6-foot/175-pounds Athletic build with quick hands. Worked up to a max EV of 89.7 MPH.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NorthVanHH24?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NorthVanHH24</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RayZweep57101?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RayZweep57101</a> <a href="https://t.co/D1SH8yXG03">pic.twitter.com/D1SH8yXG03</a>— Prep Baseball BC (@PrepBaseballBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepBaseballBC/status/1870610966834274568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>