By Mason McRae The best part about the Blue Jays 2011 class, is the fact that they didn’t sign their first round pick (Tyler Beede), and completely whiffed on Jacob Anderson - the highest selected of four compensation picks. So let’s start with the four Compensation picks - Jacob Anderson, Joe Musgrove, Dwight Smith Jr, … Continue reading Taking a Look Back at the Undervalued 2011 Blue Jays Draft Class
Month: August 2019
Young Credits Improved Approach to Second Half Turnaround
Chavez Young burst onto the prospect radar last season with a power-speed flourish, becoming the only player in all of minor league baseball with 50+ extra base hits and 40 stolen bases. Promoted to Dunedin from Lansing last year, Young had some difficulty making the adjustment to the pitcher-friendly Florida State League, and after slashing … Continue reading Young Credits Improved Approach to Second Half Turnaround
Blue Jays Draft Update
THE BLUE JAYS AND THE SIXTH OVERALL PICK BY MASON McRAE It’s the morning of August 17th, and the Blue Jays are in the midst of a hot stretch with the young core really making fans excited for next years season. As of now - the Jays will select sixth overall in the 2020 … Continue reading Blue Jays Draft Update
August Draft Board
by Mason McRae As of now, my board has six-newcomers to the top fifity. Those players being High schoolers - Alex Freeland, Drew Bowser, Daniel Susac, and Victor Mederos. The other two are college players - Chris McMahon, and Jordan Westburg. Here’s a few notes on the six of them: Alex Freeland is … Continue reading August Draft Board
Quinones Turning Heads in Vancouver
Day Three of the MLB June draft is when the Area Scouts take over. As teams look to fill the rosters of their short season affiliates, organizations more often than not are looking for guys who are beyond long shots to make it to the Major Leagues. These are the overlooked players, the ones who … Continue reading Quinones Turning Heads in Vancouver
Blue Jays MiLB Links
Just had some odds and ends sitting around that didn't maybe merit a post on their own, but are still noteworthy...... For a top ranked young pitching prospect, the MLB draft has always presented a dilemma for the guys just shy of the upper tier of talent. Namely, sign a pro contact, or go to … Continue reading Blue Jays MiLB Links
Nate Savino Draft Report
By Mason McRae STUFF Savino’s velo sits in the mid-90’s and touches 96. He’s got a whippy arm, with some funk and a repeatable arm. His fastball has plenty of arm-side-run that makes the pitch a borderline plus-plus pitch, but as of now its a 60 grade. His slider is a plus pitch and … Continue reading Nate Savino Draft Report
Blue Jays Prospects of the Month – July
Yes, we're ten days into August, but my Twitter followers probably know that I was spending time climbing mountains in British Columbia at the end of the last month, so, better late than never - here are the top five performers in the Blue Jays system over the past month. Ideally, you want your best … Continue reading Blue Jays Prospects of the Month – July
Blue Jays Continue to Value Starting Pitching Above All Else
Blue Jays GM said in a post-trade deadline interview that the team has assembled a group of at least 20 starting Pitchers who they feel could take a spot in an MLB rotation. Meeting with the Toronto media yesterday, CEO/President Mark Shapiro went a step further, and identified three waves of starters who we … Continue reading Blue Jays Continue to Value Starting Pitching Above All Else
2020 MLB Draft Prospect Report: Austin Hendrick
By Mason McRae NAME Austin Hendrick SCHOOL West Allegheny HS (PA) HEIGHT 6’1 WEIGHT 195 POS Outfielder B/T Left / Left YEAR 2020 COMMIT Mississippi State SEEN -PDP League -PG Showcase -USA Tryout -PG All American HR Derby HITTING Austin has plus plus power and an extremely unique load with a ‘Chipper Jones … Continue reading 2020 MLB Draft Prospect Report: Austin Hendrick