University of the Fraser Valley coach Wes Darvill (Langley, B.C.) is heading back to the home of his greatest baseball achievements, signing with the independent American Association’s Winnipeg Goldeyes.

There is a Latin-American brotherhood forged on the way to Major League Baseball. Emanuel Vizcaino, a 20 year-old Dominican pitcher in his third season as a Toronto Blue Jay prospect, is the part of this international bond. Vizcaino left Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic capital and largest city, at 16 years old to chase a dream: being a pitcher in the big leagues.

Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Josh Hiatt needs just one word to describe his emotions entering his first major-league training camp — excitement.

Jordan Groshans is the latest addition to a deep pool of Toronto Blue Jays shortstop prospects, yet he remains assertive in his potential to be a prominent player. The 19-year-old, drafted with Toronto’s first-round pick, 12th overall, in last June’s amateur draft, believes in his ability to become, as he put it, “the face of the franchise.”

Toronto Blue Jays catching prospect Hagen Danner had a rough start to his professional career, but with a new season just around the corner the 20-year-old is taking a different approach to life in the minor leagues.

Two international signings have given the Ottawa Champions an extra level of experience in the lead up to the 2019 season.

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.

Miguel 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.

After 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.”

It 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.

Sometimes 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.

From 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.

Pitching prospect Maverik Buffo’s strong work ethic and bulldog mentality has helped him find success in the Toronto Blue Jays system.

Justin 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.