Right-hander Justin Watts was selected in the 37th round by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2017. Over the past two years, he has endured his share of stress and adversity, but the young pitching prospect believes he is learning what it takes to take his game to the next level.
Read MoreMiguel Hiraldo is unfazed by the pressure of being a top prospect. Once Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the likes of Bo Bichette and Danny Jansen cement their positions on the major league roster, the Toronto Blue Jays have another hitting prospect in Hiraldo on the horizon. The Dominican shortstop/third baseman signed with the Blue Jays in 2017 as an international free agent for $750,000 US, and is set to start his second season in their minor-league system.
Read MoreCanadian outfielder Tanner Kirwer (Sherwood Park, Alta.) says his experiences with Team Alberta and at Tournament 12 helped put him on his path to a professional career in the Toronto Blue Jays’ organization.
Read MoreMajor League Baseball and the Atlantic League announced a three-year partnership with experimental rules and equipment changes for the upcoming season.
Read MoreAfter being the sixth player in 37 years to be drafted from the University of Northern Colorado, Troy Watson is hoping to make the Bears proud by moving up the ranks of the Toronto Blue Jays. Watson says he plays for his dad. “My dad was a single father, he raised me since diapers, I really play for him,” he said. “I have ‘Do It for Dad’ imprinted on my glove, he’s my true influence.”
Read MoreIt was only a matter of time before Toronto Blue Jays prospect Chris Bec found his position. More accurately, before someone found it for him. A shortstop in high school, the 2018 fifth-round pick has been converted into a catcher.
Read MoreSometimes it’s when things get toughest in life that one can truly appreciate what they’ve got in front of them. That’s certainly the case for Toronto Blue Jays 28th round pick Andy McGuire, who has a taken a long, hard road to get to where he is today.
Read MoreFrom the West Coast to the Gulf Coast, Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Brock Lundquist got his first taste of big league action when walked in an at bat in a Grapefruit League game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 1.
Read MorePitching prospect Maverik Buffo’s strong work ethic and bulldog mentality has helped him find success in the Toronto Blue Jays system.
Read MoreJustin Maese looked up to his older brother. Carlos was a pitcher, too. But college didn’t lead Carlos to a baseball career, so Justin chose a short cut. The El Paso, Texas, right-hander took the jump to the pros straight after graduating from Ysleta High School and getting drafted in the third round by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2015. In three seasons with the Rookie League Blue Jays and Class-A Lansing and Vancouver, Maese has found sucess, going 14-9 with a 3.36 earned-run average.
Read MoreAbout nine years ago, Gabriel Moreno’s dream might have been to follow the footsteps of Venezuelan soccer legend José Salomón Rondón. Things have changed. Moreno, who was born in a soccer-mad area in the South American nation, decided to follow baseball, the most popular sport in the country. And he is now a catching prospect in the Toronto Blue Jays organization.
Read MoreJay Blue, from Blue Jays from Away, offers hits thoughts on who will provide the offence for the double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats this season.
Read MoreFor pitcher Andrew Sopko, this spring is a second chance to make a first impression. Sopko was acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays in January from the Los Angeles Dodgers along with fellow minor league infielder Ronny Brito for veteran catcher Russell Martin (Montreal, Que).
Read MoreA life in baseball can bring new obstacles and new experiences each day, but calm, coolness, and consistency is what defines Jackson McClelland’s time in the Toronto Blue Jays system. McClelland’s reworked delivery required in 2017 following a torn labrum threatened his professional career but hasn’t altered his identity. The hard-throwing right-hander has won two championships in the Blue Jays' organization under manager (and now Blue Jays coach) John Schneider.
Read MoreToronto Blue Jays prospect Donnie Sellers realized after high school his career path was going to be on the mound rather than at the plate. Centennial Sports Journalism student Shannon Pakulis shares his story.
Read MoreJustin Dillon knows the path to the major leagues is winding, and not easily mapped out for everyone. After multiple college seasons lost to injury, the Placerville, Calif., native is finding his way in the Toronto Blue Jays minor-league camp.
Read MoreFormer infielder Brad Wilson has impressed as a relief pitcher in the Toronto Blue Jays system since being selected by the club in the 13th round of the 2018 MLB draft.
Read MoreJay Blue, from Blue Jays from Away, offers his thoughts on who will comprise the double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats pitching staff in 2019.
Read MoreJay Blue, from Blue Jays from Away, offers his thoughts on who will provide the offence for the class-A Advanced Dunedin Blue Jays in 2019.
Read MoreJay Blue, from Blue Jays from Away, offers his thoughts on who will comprise the class-A Advanced Dunedin Blue Jays pitching staff in 2019.
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