Will Greer

McGill Baseball RHP #20
Sarnia Brigade HPP - Pitching Coach
Pitch Indoor Sports - Pitching Instructor

2026 22U Baseball National Champion

[Will Greer @WillGreerBSB]

@AlBezaireLC Thanks @AlBezaireLC. Top tier skipper, and an even better guy.

[Al Bezaire @AlBezaireLC]

Great post from a very talented student-athlete who chose to stay home and acquire a top flight education.

Lets not forget the programs that are guilt tripping kids and families to take any opportunity in the US so that they can market their "success" for their business.

[Will Greer @WillGreerBSB]

@InsightsCollege @JoeMcFarland @CCBaseballConf @CarterClaerhout @PrairieBaseball @BUBruins @CoachMoose31 And I think that's so big. Above all else, guys need to play. Yes, playing against the best comp is great. But if you are sitting on the bench, what does it matter?

[Will Greer @WillGreerBSB]

One of the greatest challenges facing Canadian university/collegiate baseball programs today is that every player wants to head south of the border and play for an American college. And while for some, that is a reality; for many, it's not. Whatever the reason: projectability, late bloomer, financial constraints, or the lack of accessible forums for displaying skills, there are many Canadian youths that deserve it, but never achieve it.

With the current NCAA transfer portal landscape, four-year opportunities are becoming increasingly rare, and almost non-existent for Canadians, let alone the impossible financial commitment for the average household with current exchange rates.

In light of this, US junior colleges have become the go-to alternative. They give students the ability to prove themselves against American collegiate level competition, while continuing their studies. But they come with a hidden cost. The JUCO model is built as a pipeline to American four-year schools, not back to Canadian ones. For the many players who don't land an affordable transfer, two years of development can mean coming home behind academically, with credits that only partly count toward a Canadian degree.

Tying it back, Canadian university/collegiate baseball has a funding problem, there's no denying it. However, if the product were to increase in value, that could change. If talented Canadian baseball players were to spend their time (two years) in place of a JUCO at a Canadian school, they could have the opportunity to develop, while getting arguably a more affordable and better education, all the while still having the opportunity to transfer out at any time.

Playing Canadian university/collegiate baseball should not be a fall-back or consolation. Instead, it should be a low-risk option for Canadians who need the extra two years to develop, and don't want to sacrifice their academics.

[Will Greer @WillGreerBSB]

@InsightsCollege @JoeMcFarland @CCBaseballConf @CarterClaerhout @PrairieBaseball @BUBruins I listened to a podcast that @CoachMoose31 was on. He's definitely someone I look up to. When asked about how he chooses where he places his players for summer ball, he said he puts them where they are gonna be the guy. Where they have a chance to be the best player.

[Will Greer @WillGreerBSB]

I think you make a great point. But here's my take: What's stopping these kids from getting tons of playing time at U of T for two years and a good education and then transferring out? One of Al's players, Jeryn Shortt, transferred to D2 UIndy for spring 26' after the LC fall 25' szn.

[Will Greer @WillGreerBSB]

@tigerblogger @AlBezaireLC I think that they could expand the OUA/OCAA season earlier into August. Right after Jr and 18U Canadian Nationals. However, Al could probably speak more to the actual feasibility of that.

[Will Greer @WillGreerBSB]

@InsightsCollege @JoeMcFarland @CCBaseballConf @CarterClaerhout @PrairieBaseball @BUBruins At the end of the day: if you're good enough, they will find you. Especially in the age of metric-dominant scouting. If someone throws 95, they are gonna get a look.

[Will Greer @WillGreerBSB]

@InsightsCollege @JoeMcFarland @CCBaseballConf @CarterClaerhout @PrairieBaseball @BUBruins 100%. If someone is thinking: MLB draft or bust. Then yeah, by all means, go to where you believe you have the best chance of being seen. But for the many Canadian athletes that want a backup plan, Canadian university baseball offers a low-risk- high reward option.

[Will Greer @WillGreerBSB]

@JoeMcFarland @CCBaseballConf @CarterClaerhout @PrairieBaseball @BUBruins Thank you for your reply. Completely agree. The CCBC is awesome. Why sit on the bench for your first two years at an American 4 yr when you can ball out at a Canadian school at home for your first two years, and then transfer out once you've matured a bit.

[Will Greer @WillGreerBSB]

@brodenhenry10 @CCBaseballConf My best advice is to not close any doors too early. Educate yourself on all of your available options, including Canadian ones. The CCBC is a great baseball conference. Four year US schools offer great packages for students-athletes with good grades!

[Will Greer @WillGreerBSB]

@warningtrackmac One tangible example I can give is Evan Morrison, one of my fmr. teammates with the @ckbarnstormers. Went to OUA U Waterloo --> NAIA McPherson --> D2 GV State --> @Rangers in the most recent MLB Draft.

[Will Greer @WillGreerBSB]

@warningtrackmac Oftentimes anyway, not always* lol

[Will Greer @WillGreerBSB]

@warningtrackmac I completely agree with you on the development side. JUCOs 100% have a more rigorous schedule, better facilities, and more funding to do so. But for Canadians who are going through the process, these factors can be outsourced through great local facilities .

[Will Greer @WillGreerBSB]

@warningtrackmac I have many friends who wouldn't trade their JUCO experiences for anything. But my goal is to popularize the Canadian route in hopes of making the baseball better, while allowing kids to continue to get top educations before transferring to NCAA programs.

[Will Greer @WillGreerBSB]

@warningtrackmac Thank you for replying. The US nat average tuition cost for JUCOs Out of State is $16,000 USD ($22,700 CAD) (2026)- EDA M. Hanson. Intl students don't qualify for financial aid at jr. colleges. In comp, the nat. avg tuition at Canadian 4 yrs is $9,292 CAD for 2026/27 (StatCan).

[mcgbaseball @FriendsMcGillBB]

Montreal 0 McGill 11 F. @WillGreerBSB dominated Montreal, 5IP 1H 0R 0ER 3BB 10K. Bentley Dodson led McGill batters with 3RBI

[mcgbaseball @FriendsMcGillBB]

McGill 10 Voltigeurs 7 F. McGill starter @WillGreerBSB wins Game 1 of the doubleheader w 5IP 3H 4R 2ER 5K. Matt Baici closed out for the Redbirds 1.1IP 0H 0R 0ER 4K. Will Durnford went 2-2, 1R 2RBI. Xavier Felx, 2-3, 2R 2RBI #baseball #canada #collegebaseball #quebec

[Will Greer @WillGreerBSB]

Highest velo on the night was 91mph.

[Nashville Sounds @nashvillesounds]

PERFECTION!

THOMAS PANNONE COMPLETES THE THIRD PERFECT GAME IN NASHVILLE SOUNDS HISTORY & JUST THE FIFTH 9-INNING INDIVIDUAL PERFECT GAME IN INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE HISTORY.

[Nashville Sounds @nashvillesounds]

PERFECTION!

THOMAS PANNONE COMPLETES THE THIRD PERFECT GAME IN NASHVILLE SOUNDS HISTORY & JUST THE FIFTH 9-INNING INDIVIDUAL PERFECT GAME IN INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE HISTORY.