RHP MICHAEL STOVMAN, INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE – Freshman, from Maple Ridge, 6-3/210, bats L/Throws R, with the Langley Blaze led the PBL in strikeouts with 82, had an ERA of 0.76 – and did that in 64 innings over 11 appearances, 10 starts. Also hit .349 with three home runs. Beat Cuba in start in Thunder Bay at World Junior tournament in September, going eight innings in a 4-2 win. Played for Langley Blaze in BCPBL where he was top pitcher and MVP in 2017.  Listed 15th on Baseball Ameria’s top 15 high schoolers in Canada … 56th ranked Perfect Game best HS first baseman … Second best of Perfect Game’s 1B in BC … Listed on Baseball America Watch List. Possible two-way player, pitched and played 1B for Canadian National Junior Team in 2017 U18 World Cup in Thunder Bay, Ontario (image below).

2017 Scouting Report
Michael Stovman (BC), RHP/1B, Indian River State Commit: A two-way player from British Columbia, Stovman is projected to stick to first base on the next level although his fastball has touched 90 mph at times. The Canadian Junior National Team player’s main sell remains his bat. Stovman can generate bat speed and has great strength. At 6’3’’, 200lbs, Stovman has the tools needed to see success on the next level.

September 1-10, 2017, Thunder Bay, Ontario – The WBSC U18 World Cup of Baseball at Port Arthur Stadium in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Photo: Christian J. Stewart / WBSC)