Today, Monday, June 30, three Brewster Whitecaps—Josiah Ragsdale (Boston College), Blake Cyr (Florida), and Douglas Bauer (Ohio State)—are set to represent the team in a historic exhibition game between the Cape Cod Baseball League and the MLB Draft League at Citi Field.

The nine-inning game, scheduled for 4:05 p.m. EST, will showcase draft-eligible players from both leagues. The Cape Cod League will be represented exclusively by fourth-year college players, while the MLB Draft League roster will feature a mix of high school, JUCO, and college talent.

Despite being founded in just 2021—while the Cape Cod League has had over a century to build its legacy since its 1923 founding—the MLB Draft League has quickly emerged as a viable path for young talent looking to break through.

In just a few years, the league has produced over 185 MLB Draft picks and more than 150 undrafted free agent signees. This past season, six former Draft League players reached the big leagues, a milestone that signals its fast-rising credibility.

For each Whitecap headed to the showcase, both the event and their summer on the Cape could prove pivotal—either solidifying a return to school or boosting their draft stock enough to jumpstart a professional career. With the event taking place at Citi Field, there will be plenty of eyes watching, providing ample opportunity for each player to make an impression.

Among those poised to benefit is Ragsdale, whose 2025 season suggests he may not be returning to Boston—at least not in a Boston College uniform. Prospects Live has called him the “biggest riser in the 2025 draft,” and his numbers back up the hype. Over his final nine college games, Ragsdale hit .421 with two doubles, a home run, and eight stolen bases, capping a season where he led BC in nearly every major offensive category—including a .916 OPS and 30 steals.

That late-season surge has gained even more momentum on the Cape. In 11 games with Brewster, Ragsdale leads the league with a .400 batting average and 12 stolen bases, while also ranking in the top five with nine RBIs, a .998 OPS, a .500 on-base percentage, and a .469 slugging percentage.

Named the first Cape League Player of the Week, Ragsdale has stood out for his ability to square up elite arms and adjust seamlessly to the wood bat—easing concerns about the competition level he faced at a non-Power 5 program. His rising draft stock reflects that growth. As Perfect Game put it, “Ragsdale’s speed and contact can finish with some of the best in the class even at a non-Power 5 school,” a testament to both his tools and production on top amateur stages.

Another Brewster outfielder boosting his draft stock this summer is Cyr. The Florida product has performed well for the Whitecaps and benefits from playing at one of the nation’s premier programs. Florida has produced big league talent like Pete Alonso, Jac Caglianone, and Wyatt Langford, and competes in the SEC—widely considered the top conference in college baseball—which sent a record 13 teams to the NCAA tournament this past season, underscoring the level of competition Cyr has thrived in.

That high-level experience was evident throughout Cyr’s junior campaign. He posted a .254/.358/.429 slash line with a .787 OPS over 205 at-bats, finishing third on the team in runs (45), fifth in hits (52), and fifth in home runs (9). Two of those homers came in back-to-back games during the NCAA Regional against East Carolina and Fairfield—timely production that added to his profile as a power threat in big moments.

Now with the Whitecaps, Cyr has carried that momentum into the Cape. Facing top-tier arms is nothing new for him after a full season in the SEC, and he’s quickly become a key piece of Brewster’s offense. He’s slashed .308/.357/.487 with a .844 OPS, four doubles, and a home run—ranking top 15 in the league in batting average, slugging percentage, OPS, and doubles.

Playing in the SEC—the closest thing to pro baseball at the amateur level—already gives Cyr a strong foundation for a high draft slot. But if he happens to slip, a return to Florida would be a strong move, giving him the chance to build on his first year as a Gator and further boost his stock for 2026.

The final participant—and the only pitcher representing Brewster—is Bauer. Despite playing for a struggling Ohio State Buckeyes team that dented his production last season, the right-hander still managed a team-high 21 appearances, striking out 30 batters over 35 innings.

This summer and throughout the showcase, Bauer has significant ground to make up, but he possesses the talent and intangibles to do so. He offers a true four-pitch arsenal that sets him apart from many relievers: a fastball in the low to mid-90s, a sinker in the low 90s, and a slider and splitter both in the low 80s. If he can consistently command all four pitches with confidence, he has the potential to become a valuable asset for a major league team seeking a high-upside arm in the right role.

So far, Bauer’s fresh start with the Whitecaps has been promising. In six innings pitched, he’s allowed just one run while striking out five. In a recent outing against the red-hot Hyannis offense, he held them to just one hit over two innings. Consistent success against some of the nation’s top hitters in the Cape Cod League—where scouts are constantly on the lookout for the next hidden gem—could bode very well for his future.

Title photo credit: Casey Bayne and Kayla McCullough.