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Shi Davidi
| Blue Jays Correspondent

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Shi Davidi

Austin Martin Receives Crash Course At Shortstop
The fifth overall pick in 2020 gets an up-close look at big league life this spring, while continuing to focus on his defensive play at shortstop.
Alejandro Kirk's Ascension Poses Unusual Development Questions For Blue Jays
Toronto promoted Kirk to the majors despite just 71 career games of high-A experience. Did he do enough in 2020 to alter his timeframe?
Casey Candaele Melds Old School With New
The ex-big leauger has embraced the data revolution as he strives to help get the most out of Blue Jays players as Triple-A manager.
Riley Adams Spends Summer Working On Catching Skills
The 2017 third-rounder upgraded his defense by day and studied Blue Jays catchers by night.
Josh Palacios Enjoys 'Risk-Free Year'
The 25-year-old outfielder felt the freedom at the alternate site to develop his swing, his routes and his basestealing in a low-pressure environment.
T.J. Zeuch Works On Specific Things At The Alt Site
The fate of the minor leagues may be in question, but the Blue Jays embrace many aspects of player development that transpire at the complexes.
Thomas Hatch: Blue Jays 2020 Rookie Of The Year
A tweak to his repertoire allowed Thomas Hatch to make the Opening Day roster and help the Blue Jays' pitching staff in a number of ways.
Sean Reid-Foley Provides Evidence of Player Development
The 2014 second-rounder has seen a rise in velocity while developing at the team's alternate site.
Austin Martin Keeps Things Simple
The Blue Jays were pleasantly surprised when the All-American fell to them in the 2020 draft at No. 5 overall.
Alejandro Kirk Breaks The Mold
The 5-foot-9 catcher made an impression in big league camp with his framing ability, low target and bat-to-ball skills.

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