Drafted in the 7th round (207th overall) by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2019 (signed for $22,500).
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A four-year starter for the Bulldogs, Talley is a 6-foot-2, 203-pound infielder who was known for his sure hands defensively, but had a breakout offensive campaign in the SEC this spring. Through 56 games, Talley hit .356/.459/.512 with a career-high eight home runs and more walks (15.7 percent rate) than strikeouts (11.8 percent rate) for the first time in his career. Talley’s offensive improvement puts him on the radar as a senior sign, as he’s routinely hit the ball hard and is now seeing that power translate to games. Defensively, Talley is reliable with the glove and has the defensive actions for the left side of the infield, but below-average arm strength makes him a better fit for second base.
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A four-year starter for the Bulldogs, Talley is a 6-foot-2, 203-pound infielder who was known for his sure hands defensively, but had a breakout offensive campaign in the SEC this spring. Through 56 games, Talley hit .356/.459/.512 with a career-high eight home runs and more walks (15.7 percent rate) than strikeouts (11.8 percent rate) for the first time in his career. Talley's offensive improvement puts him on the radar as a senior sign, as he's routinely hit the ball hard and is now seeing that power translate to games. Defensively, Talley is reliable with the glove and has the defensive actions for the left side of the infield, but below-average arm strength makes him a better fit for second base.
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A four-year starter for the Bulldogs, Talley is a 6-foot-2, 203-pound infielder who was known for his sure hands defensively, but had a breakout offensive campaign in the SEC this spring. Through 56 games, Talley hit .356/.459/.512 with a career-high eight home runs and more walks (15.7 percent rate) than strikeouts (11.8 percent rate) for the first time in his career. Talley's offensive improvement puts him on the radar as a senior sign, as he's routinely hit the ball hard and is now seeing that power translate to games. Defensively, Talley is reliable with the glove and has the defensive actions for the left side of the infield, but below-average arm strength makes him a better fit for second base.
Career Transactions
Buffalo Bisons released 2B LJ Talley.
Buffalo Bisons activated 2B LJ Talley.
Buffalo Bisons transferred 2B LJ Talley to the Development List.
2B LJ Talley roster status changed by Toronto Blue Jays.
2B LJ Talley roster status changed by Toronto Blue Jays.
2B LJ Talley assigned to Toronto Blue Jays.
2B LJ Talley roster status changed by Toronto Blue Jays.
Buffalo Bisons activated 2B LJ Talley.
Buffalo Bisons transferred 2B LJ Talley to the Development List.
Buffalo Bisons activated 2B LJ Talley.
2B LJ Talley roster status changed by Toronto Blue Jays.
2B LJ Talley assigned to Toronto Blue Jays.
New Hampshire Fisher Cats activated 2B LJ Talley from the 60-day injured list.
New Hampshire Fisher Cats placed 2B LJ Talley on the 60-day injured list.
2B LJ Talley assigned to New Hampshire Fisher Cats.
2B LJ Talley assigned to New Hampshire Fisher Cats.
2B LJ Talley assigned to New Hampshire Fisher Cats from Vancouver Canadians.
2B LJ Talley assigned to Vancouver Canadians from Dunedin Blue Jays.
Blue Jays Organization activated 2B LJ Talley. ABS Test.
2B LJ Talley assigned to Dunedin Blue Jays.
2B LJ Talley assigned to Dunedin Blue Jays.
2B LJ Talley assigned to Lansing Lugnuts.
2B LJ Talley assigned to Lansing Lugnuts.
Toronto Blue Jays signed 2B L.J. Talley.
2B L.J. Talley assigned to Georgia Bulldogs.
2B L.J. Talley assigned to Georgia Bulldogs.
2B L.J. Talley assigned to University of Georgia Bulldogs.
2B LJ Talley assigned to Buffalo Bisons from New Hampshire Fisher Cats.
2B LJ Talley assigned to New Hampshire Fisher Cats from Buffalo Bisons.
2B LJ Talley assigned to Buffalo Bisons from New Hampshire Fisher Cats.
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