Canadian Premier Sophomore Team Finalized for Perfect Game Midwest Champions Cup

The Canadian Premier Sophomore Team that will represent the Canadian Premier Baseball League (CPBL) at Perfect Game’s Midwest Champions Cup, September 25–27 in New Lenox, Illinois, has officially been finalized

The roster was assembled through an extensive evaluation process that began in May with the CPBL Prospect Game tryouts. Those evaluations, combined with ongoing assessments throughout the regular season, helped identify players for CPBL Prospect Weekend—the final stage of the selection process for this prestigious event.

The roster was selected by Perfect Game evaluators in collaboration with the Canadian Premier coaching staff, CPBL executives and MLB scouts.

The inaugural Canadian Premier Sophomore Team will build on the success and tradition established by previous Canadian Premier teams while providing a new generation of players with an opportunity to compete at a high level. The accelerated development of younger players throughout the CPBL has positioned this group for an exciting opportunity to come together, test themselves against elite competition and gain valuable experience on a larger baseball stage.

This year’s trip will feature two pre-tournament games, beginning with a matchup on the campus of the University of Michigan. The team will then face the GRB Rays National Team before heading to New Lenox for the Midwest Champions Cup.

The event will provide the 2029 class with an important opportunity to compete against top programs while gaining valuable exposure and experience against some of the best young players in the Midwest.

For additional information about the Midwest Champions Cup, please visit Perfect Game. 

“The newly formed Canadian Premier Sophomore Team brings together a very exciting 2029 class of players who are athletic across the diamond and deep on the mound. We see this trip as the first step in bringing together the top young players in our league and providing them with a great baseball experience. Continued thanks to Perfect Game, CPBL evaluators and the MLB scouts who helped bring this team together.”

— Jamie Romak, General Manager, Canadian Premier Sophomore