Eight Ontario Athletes Named to Canada's U-18 Pan American Championship Roster

Ontario talent set to represent Canada on the international stage in the Dominican Republic.

CAMBRIDGE, ON – The Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) is proud to congratulate eight Ontario athletes who have been selected to represent Canada at the 2026 WBSC Americas U-18 Pan American Championship, taking place October 22–29 in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic.

Baseball Canada announced its final 20-player Junior National Team roster following a selection camp in the Dominican Republic, with Ontario accounting for eight of the country's top young baseball talents. 

The following Ontario athletes have earned the opportunity to wear the maple leaf on the international stage:

Pitchers

  • Caleb Dupuis – Georgetown, ON

  • Max Nantais-Vlahovich – Mississauga, ON

  • Joseph Pereira – Etobicoke, ON

  • Ethan Reason – Stouffville, ON

  • Johann Sternberg – Toronto, ON

Infielders

  • Jalen Jacob – Maple, ON

  • Elliot Lascelles – Toronto, ON

Utility

  • Ramsey Chung – Mississauga, ON

Their selections highlight the strength of baseball development across Ontario and the exceptional talent emerging from communities throughout the province.

The OBA extends its congratulations to these eight athletes, along with their families, coaches, and local baseball organizations that have contributed to their development and success.

Canada Begins Pursuit of World Cup Qualification

The 2026 WBSC Americas U-18 Pan American Championship will feature 11 countries competing for four qualification spots at the 2027 WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup in China.

Canada will compete in Group C alongside Puerto Rico and Panama, beginning tournament action on Thursday, October 22, against Puerto Rico at 3:00 PM EDT.

Canada's opening-round schedule includes:

  • Thursday, October 22: vs. Puerto Rico – 3:00 PM EDT

  • Friday, October 23: vs. Panama – 12:00 PM EDT

  • Saturday, October 24: vs. Puerto Rico – 12:00 PM EDT

  • Saturday, October 24: vs. Panama – 3:00 PM EDT

The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Round, beginning October 25, with the championship concluding October 29. 

Ontario will also be represented on Canada's coaching staff by Chris Begg of Uxbridge, who joins Head Coach Greg Hamilton and fellow coaches Mike Johnson and Jesse Hodges.

The Ontario Baseball Association wishes all eight Ontario athletes, Coach Begg, and the entire Canadian Junior National Team the very best as they compete for international success.

Congratulations, Team Ontario athletes! Make Ontario proud!

For additional information, including tournament coverage and results, visit Baseball Canada.