American League East Prospect Notebook For May
Our American League East correspondents deliver one prospect report per organization, headlined by a Rays pitcher who turned an off day into a new career path.
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Our American League East correspondents deliver one prospect report per organization, headlined by a Rays pitcher who turned an off day into a new career path.
The 20-year-old shortstop spent his winter adding strength to his frame after an impressive 2021 season at Low-A.
Cooke’s athleticism and improved velocity have impressed Toronto as the 2021 draft pick looks to make it in the rotation.
After making the big jump to Double-A, Jordan Groshans was focusing his offseason work on offensive and defensive consistency.
The 17-year-old shortstop more than held his own in the DSL in 2021.
Drafted as a catcher in 2017, Danner failed to launch as a hitter so he leaned on his two-way background to develop into a dominant reliever.
The 21-year-old catcher missed most of the season with a hand injury, but what he did early in the season established him as a big part of Toronto’s future.
The Blue Jays are encouraged by how hard the 19-year-old shortstop hits the ball—and how hard he works.
The 2020 third-rounder put a stamp on his first pro season with a seven-inning no-hitter.
The Blue Jays built a longstanding relationship with Hoglund and were happy to draft the Mississippi righthander at No. 19 overall.
The 22-year-old second baseman used an offseason assignment to Australia to test his swing and add defensive versatility.
The 2020 second-rounder’s next step is to improve his command in his first season of pro ball.
The 20-year-old righthander more than held his own against a lineup stacked with all-stars in spring training.
The 23-year-old righthander excelled across seven innings in spring training and will set his own pace with his performance this season.
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.
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?
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.
The 2017 third-rounder upgraded his defense by day and studied Blue Jays catchers by night.
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.
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.
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