Canning, a product of Santa Margarita High School in Corto de Caza, CA, was a force on the mound for the Eagles. During his high school varsity career, he accumulated 15 wins, had a 1.77 ERA, notched 217.1 IP, and dealt 193 strikeouts.

Canning was a 2014 California All-Region first team selection and was a 2013 Underclass second team member. 

He was one of 40 players selected to attend the USA Baseball 18U National Team Trials in 2013. 

Quotable: "We seem to play with much more confidence and swagger when he toes the rubber. He is the best pitcher and athlete I've ever coached and will be missed by this program." - David Bacani (Santa Margarita HS Coach)