Blue Jays MLB Draft Update

With the MLB draft less than a month away, Crosscheckers and Scouting Directors are criss-crossing the country, getting more detailed looks at players recommended by Area Scouts. Auburn's Casey Mize has had a dazzling spring, and while he's not the consensus #1 pick, he should be headed to the Tigers. With their first pick at …

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MLB Draft Update from a Blue Jays Perspective

As the MLB draft approaches next month, there is consensus among scouts that this is a strong draft class, but no one player has emerged as a true #1 candidate. Blue Jays Amateur Scouting Director was understandably tight-lipped about who and where the Blue Jays are concentrating their scouting efforts on, and wouldn't say how …

MLB Draft Preview: Ryan Rolison

The Blue Jays have taken a college Pitcher with their first round choice in each of the past three seasons, and could take another this June. Missouri State RHP Jon Harris was selected with the 28th overall pick in 2015.  A year later, Pitt righty T.J. Zeuch was chosen 21st, and last year's pick, Nate …

MLB Draft Preview #2 (From a Blue Jays Perspective)

The Blue Jays are in a "sweet position" to grab a premium college Pitcher or Outfielder with the 12th pick in June's draft, according to a noted amateur talent evaluator. Jeff Ellis, the lead MLB draft analyst at Scout.com (you can read his most recent mock draft here), feels that given the preferences shown by …

Early – Very – Look at the 2018 MLB Draft

Amateur scouts representing all MLB teams have been involved in meetings for the past few weeks in preparation for the June draft, and the Blue Jays are no exception. With the 12th overall pick, the Blue Jays have a chance to land a player who could have an impact on the team in three to …