General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2024)

[Laika]

 

tbh he does look to be in slightly better shape

[RustyTrombone]

You guys serious? Alek look physically in a alot better shape lmao Even with the wind flapping his shirt around you can tell he lost some weight.

[Jonn]

Manoah is always going to be big guy. He’s never showing up to camp Kevin Durant slim. My concern is he’s going to be in good enoughshape where is cardio is going to be in a good place with the pitch clock so he can compete and maintain his stuff throughout a full start.

[BCZ]

Right after he catches the ball, the way he sloths back to the mound... the dude looks done.

[Eat My Shatkins]

Right after he catches the ball, the way he sloths back to the mound... the dude looks done.

 

You should really make another 5 or 6 posts about it because the first 5 or 6 weren't enough.

[Terminator]

tbh he does look to be in slightly better shape

 

Wow even the haters have to admit that he's slimming down.

[Spanky99]

Meh, looks a bit better here, we'll see come ST on results.

[BCZ]

You should really make another 5 or 6 posts about it because the first 5 or 6 weren't enough.

 

OK.

 

1) He

2) Looks

3) Out

4) Of

5) Shape

6) And Still Fat

[mphenhef]

Right after he catches the ball, the way he sloths back to the mound... the dude looks done.

 

 

The more important thing to note in that video in my opinion is that he's not falling off to the left hand side like he did for much of last year.

[BCZ]

The more important thing to note in that video in my opinion is that he's not falling off to the left hand side like he did for much of last year.

 

No.

[John_Havok]

You should really make another 5 or 6 posts about it because the first 5 or 6 weren't enough.

 

Why waste time on a guy's posts when he has the kind of opinion roughly equivalent to a baby crying with a full diaper?

[Olerud363]

OK.

 

1) He

2) Looks

3) Out

4) Of

5) Shape

6) And Still Fat

 

He could still be fat but be in better shape. If the problem is recovering in 20 seconds after a 2 second max effort needs some training program to address that. Addressing that may also address his obesity, but it doesn't have to. It's not like he is going to be doing a 10 mile runs every day to address his pitch clock issue. More like some sort of 30 second to 2 minute interval training regiment that may not burn a huge amount of calories.

[Brownie19]

Manoah is always going to be big guy. He’s never showing up to camp Kevin Durant slim. My concern is he’s going to be in good enough shape where is cardio is going to be in a good place with the pitch clock so he can compete and maintain his stuff throughout a full start.

 

Is there even evidence that Manoah started games with "good stuff" and the stuff declined as the game wore on (presumably because he was out of shape and unable to perform due to the pitch clock)? I'm not sure there is. Dude was s*** from his 1st pitch to his last in most games last year. You're certainly not the only one to keep pushing this narrative, but I'm not sure there's a lot of evidence to support it, but maybe I'm wrong.

[John_Havok]

Is there even evidence that Manoah started games with "good stuff" and the stuff declined as the game wore on (presumably because he was out of shape and unable to perform due to the pitch clock)? I'm not sure there is. Dude was s*** from his 1st pitch to his last in most games last year. You're certainly not the only one to keep pushing this narrative, but I'm not sure there's a lot of evidence to support it, but maybe I'm wrong.

 

I didn't get that feeling either. His mechanics were off from pitch 1 onward. Same time between innings at the seasons prior so his warmup pitch routines on the mound are not a variable in the equation.

 

Pitch clock could definitely be a variable if he was losing velo noticeably or as you said his mechanics began well but proceeded to get noticeably worse. That wasn't the case observationally, so I discount the inclusion of the pitch clock as a meaningful variable in being the cause of his struggles.

 

I hypothesize that it would factored in more to his mental state during the game in trying to fix the problem rather than being a cause of the problem. If you're not able to execute properly, the last thing your brain wants is to be "forced" to try and do it again right away.

 

And, none of what I said discounts the fact that being in better shape is still better for the guy in any case.

[Jimcanuck]

BA Blue Jays Top 30 just dropped

 

1. Ricky Tiedemann

LHP

 

Ht: 6'4" | Wt: 220 | B-T: L-L

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 65/Very High

 

Track Record: Teams likely regret passing on Tiedemann out of Lakewood (Calif.) High in the five-round 2020 draft. In pro ball, the lefthander has quickly developed one of the highest ceilings among pitching prospects. Tiedemann showed progress at Golden West (Calif.) JC in 2021, prompting the Blue Jays to draft him in the third round and sign him for a below-slot $644,800. He debuted with Low-A Dunedin in 2022, showing a jump in velocity and stuff across his arsenal. On the back of his elite stuff and strong performance, he climbed to Double-A that August. Tiedemann entered 2023 spring training with an opportunity to pitch his way to Toronto. He instead was shut down with left shoulder soreness and got a late start to his season. After four dominant but truncated Double-A starts, Tiedemann returned to the injured list with a left biceps sprain on May 5. He did not return to Double-A New Hampshire until Aug. 11. He made seven appearances there and one for Triple-A Buffalo before finishing with four starts in the Arizona Fall League, where he was league pitcher of the year. More critically, Tiedemann exceeded 70 pitches and five innings three times in the AFL, something he had not done since July 1, 2022.

 

Scouting Report: Tiedemann is a tall, strong-bodied lefthander with the build prototypical of workhorse starters. Despite his physical appearance, his health and durability have been major question marks. When healthy, Tiedemann has an outlier combination of velocity, movement and deception, delivering the ball from a low three-quarters slot. His fastball sits 94-97 mph and touches 98 mph. He generates below-average ride but heavy armside run that plays up due to his low slot and ability to hide the ball. While Tiedemann’s best pitch historically has been his changeup, that pitch backed up in 2023 as concerns about the difference in release height and arm slot compared with his fastball became a larger issue. His changeup features heavy tumble and fade as he kills lift and generates a heavy dose of armside run. His slider became his primary secondary in 2023. It’s a low-80s pitch with sweep and ride. Tiedemann shows an uncanny ability to manipulate his slider and land it in the zone. The pitch generated whiffs at a rate of 39% in-zone in 2023 as well as a 49% rate of called-plus-swinging strikes. As the Blue Jays continue to refine Tiedemann’s arsenal it should continue to improve, giving him three plus or better pitches, including one secondary pitch to neutralize hitters of either handedness. Tiedemann’s command can come and go, but it’s reasonable to think a large chunk of the season was impacted by injury.

 

The Future: No one questions that Tiedemann has the tools and attributes to develop into a No. 2 or 3 starter. It’s only a matter of whether his body will cooperate. A strong season at Triple-A in 2024 will land him in Toronto. n

 

Scouting Grades Fastball: 65 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 55

 

 

2. Orelvis Martinez

SS

 

Ht: 5'11" | Wt: 200 | B-T: R-R

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 55/High

 

Track Record: Martinez signed out of the Dominican Republic for $3.51 million in 2018. He skipped the Dominican Summer League and made his pro debut in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League in 2019, hitting .275/.352/.549 in 40 games as a 17-year-old. Martinez moved quickly following the pandemic-lost 2020 season, seeing both levels of Class A in 2021 and spending all of 2022 at Double-A New Hampshire. After an uneven showing as a 20-year-old at Double-A, Martinez returned to the level in 2023. After a slow start, he hit .268/.390/.557 from May 1 through the end of the first half. He was promoted to Triple-A Buffalo on July 18 and spent the winter with Licey of the Dominican League.

 

Scouting Report: Martinez entered 2023 trending toward a power-over-everything hitter with major questions around his bat-to-ball skills and swing decisions. Instead, he showed a more refined and patient approach without sacrificing his aggressiveness. Martinez showed a willingness to make pitchers work and in turn saw better pitches in the zone. He made the most of those opportunities as his simple, powerful swing easily backspins his best contact to his pull side. Martinez has always had strong hands and the ability to get to plus power in games. His improvements in approach and contact have allowed him to project to get to his power against more advanced pitchers. Martinez is a fringe-average runner who will turn in an average run time on occasion. He’s not rangy afield but shows the ability to play multiple infield positions. He has focused on shortstop and third base in pro ball, but his best long-term position is likely second base, where he has enough range and his plus arm would be an asset.

 

The Future: Martinez is a bat-first second baseman with the ability to hit 30-plus home runs at peak.

 

Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 60 | Run: 45 | Field: 45 | Arm: 60

 

3. Arjun Nimmala

SS

 

Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 170 | B-T: R-R

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 55/Extreme

 

Track Record: Nimmala became the highest drafted first-generation Indian player when the Blue Jays selected him with the 20th overall pick in 2023. They signed him for $3 million, or about 80% of slot value for the pick. As a youth, Nimmala played primarily cricket before converting to the baseball diamond. During his senior season at Strawberry Crest High outside Tampa, Nimmala was selected Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Florida and won the Wade Boggs Award as the best player in Hillsborough County. Nimmala made his pro debut in August in the Florida Complex League, playing in nine games and walking 14 times with eight strikeouts.

 

Scouting Report: Nimmala is a young, projectable infielder with plenty of tools to still develop. He has an average build that projects to add strength in the coming years. He shows at least average bat-to-ball skills with a simple righthanded swing that has a steeper path optimized for power. After often expanding the zone at a high rate as an amateur, Nimmala showed a more refined approach in his brief pro debut. He has natural loft in his swing that allows him to make his best contact in the air consistently. Nimmala possesses plus bat speed and his body should continue to get stronger in the coming years. He’s an average runner, but his quick footwork allows him to cover ground at shortstop, where his hands and actions are above-average. His above-average arm strength should be the final ingredient that allows him to stick at shortstop.

 

The Future: Nimmala has plenty of tools and showed more refinement at the plate in his brief pro time. He projects as a power-hitting shortstop with above-average defensive ability who, if he develops, could hold down the position in Toronto for an extended spell.

 

Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Field: 55 | Arm: 55

 

4. Brandon Barriera

LHP

 

Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 180 | B-T: L-L

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 55/Extreme

 

Track Record: Barriera went 5-0 with a 2.27 ERA in eight starts as a senior for American Heritage High in South Florida before deciding to sit out the remainder of the 2022 season to prepare for the draft. The Blue Jays selected him with the 23rd pick and signed him for just under $3.6 million. He made his pro debut in May 2023 after dealing with a shoulder issue in spring training. Barriera made four starts before heading to the injured list with an elbow sprain. He returned in mid July, then made three starts before biceps soreness returned him to the IL.

 

Scouting Report: Since his time as an amateur, Barriera has added mass at the expense of his athleticism. He returned looking noticeably larger than his listed 180 pounds. The added strength didn’t translate to conditioning, and Barriera dealt with a trio of injuries. His fastball sits 92-94 mph with heavy cut, and he showed the ability to command his fastball at an average level to set up his slider. His slider is a plus bordering on double-plus sweeper that sits 82-84 mph with nearly a foot of horizontal break on average. He generated a high rates of swings-and-misses against the pitch and flashed the ability to dominate with the pitch in the zone. He showed a mid-to-high-80s changeup with parachuting drop. He threw his changeup just 14 times across all of his appearances. He also flashed a curveball with two-plane break in the upper 70s but it was thrown only a few times this season. His command of his slider and fastball are average, and that pair of pitches accounts for a majority of his usage.

 

The Future: Barriera is a risky prospect with a wide range of outcomes. He will need to improve his conditioning, add velocity and develop a third pitch to stay in the rotation. Otherwise he has the signature pitch to make it as a high-leverage reliever.

 

Scouting Grades Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 45 | Slider: 65 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 50

 

5. Addison Barger

SS

 

Ht: 6'0" | Wt: 210 | B-T: L-R

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 50/High

 

Track Record: Drafted in 2018, Barger spent most of 2019 on the restricted list before emerging with added power from the 2020 pandemic shutdown. He had a strong season in 2021 with Low-A Dunedin before breaking out in 2022 by hitting .308/.378/.555 across three levels and reaching Triple-A. Barger returned to Buffalo in 2023 and struggled initially before an April 28 trip to the injured list with elbow pain. After an examination found no structural damage, Barger returned to Buffalo on June 21 and hit .254/.358/.424 over the final 68 games. He showed improved plate discipline upon his return via rates of 19% strikeouts and nearly 14% walks.

 

Scouting Report: After showing a more aggressive approach and more in-game power in 2021 and 2022, Barger showed more patience in 2023 and a toned-down launch angle. This in turn produced a more consistent bat path, and he showed improvements in contact, in-zone contact and swing decisions. Barger traded some fly balls for line drives and ground balls, but he closed some of the holes in his swing. While he hit for less power in 2023, his underlying exit velocity data improved across the board, with his average exit velocity jumping more than 3 mph and his 90th percentile EV increasing by 2 mph to 106 mph. Barger is a fringe-average runner and not a threat to steal bases. In the field, he is unlikely to stick at shortstop full time, and he saw time in right field and at third base and second base in 2023. He has a plus arm that could work at a variety of positions, but it’s a matter of cleaning up some of his actions and footwork.

 

The Future: Barger is a versatile lefthanded hitter who has improved his hit tool while learning to play right field. He is a super-utility type with above-average hitting ability.

 

Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 45 | Field: 45 | Arm: 60

 

6. Kendry Rojas

LHP

 

Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 190 | B-T: L-L

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 55/Extreme

 

Track Record: Rojas signed for $215,000 out of Cuba in October 2020 and debuted the following summer in the Florida Complex League. He began 2022 at Low-A Dunedin making eight appearances before a lat injury put him on the injured list for a large chunk of the season. Rojas returned to Dunedin in 2023 and made 15 starts as part of 20 total appearances. He pitched 84 innings in total. Rojas ranked among the Florida State League leaders in several categories as he finished the season with a 3.75 ERA, a 23.4% strikeout rate and a 9.4% walk rate as a 20-year-old.

 

Scouting Report: Rojas has a whippy arm action with good arm speed and delivers the ball from a low three-quarters slot. He mixes a trio of pitches in his four-seam fastball, slider and changeup. Rojas’ fastball sits 92-93 mph and touches 94-95 at peak with above-average ride and cut. He commands the pitch at a fringe-average level, with intermittent bouts of wildness. Rojas’ primary secondary pitch is a mid-80s slider with some cut that he shows advanced feel to throw. It generated whiffs in and out of the zone in 2023. His changeup is a mid-to-high-80s pitch without heavy tumble or fade. Still, it was an effective chase pitch in 2023 and drove whiffs out of the zone. Rojas can frequently get out of sync mechanically, spinning off his plant foot at release. As he refines his mechanics, he should find greater consistency with his strike-throwing. Rojas has a projectable arsenal of pitches with command that should improve with time.

 

The Future: Rojas is a projectable lefthander who projects as a No. 4 starter. He is ready for an assignment to High-A Vancouver in 2024.

 

Scouting Grades Fastball: 50 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 50

 

7. Leo Jimenez

SS

 

Ht: 5'10" | Wt: 215 | B-T: R-R

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 45/High

 

Track Record: Jimenez was considered one of the top players to come out of Panama in the last decade when he signed for $825,000 in 2017. He endured two injury-shortened seasons in 2021 and 2022, missing time with shoulder and hand injuries. Jimenez began 2023 with Double-A New Hampshire, making 76 starts for the Fisher Cats primarily at shortstop and hitting .287/.372/.436 with a 15.9% strikeout rate. He earned a promotion to Triple-A Buffalo in late August.

 

Scouting Report: Jimenez does not wow with loud tools or flashy play, but he’s an instinctual, disciplined ballplayer. He employs a simple swing with a direct path and average bat speed. He shows an ability to adjust his hands and make a high rate of contact. Jimenez rarely swings and misses in the strike zone and shows advanced swing decisions. He’s patient but not passive, regularly attacking strikes. Jimenez shows sneaky power, but it’s mostly in the form of line drives. He began to show the ability to pull the ball in the air without forcing it, hinting at untapped power. His underlying exit velocity data is above-average for his age, with a 88.5 mph average and a 90th percentile EV of 104.2. He’s a fringe-average runner capable of clocking an average run time on a hustle play down the line. He’s not a basestealing threat but has a quick first step and good infield instincts. He shows an average arm at shortstop, but his quick release and good internal clock allow him to make a majority of plays. Jimenez may end up at second base due to the limitations of his arm.

 

The Future: Jimenez is a solid all-around player who will likely break-in as a utilityman but should develop into a second-division regular over time.

 

Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 40 | Run: 45 | Field: 55 | Arm: 50

 

8. Davis Schneider

2B

 

Ht: 5'9" | Wt: 190 | B-T: R-R

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 40/Medium

 

Track Record: Signed in the 28th round for $50,000 in 2017, Schneider has been one of the best underdog stories in recent memory. The Blue Jays left him exposed to the Rule 5 draft after the 2021 and 2022 seasons despite above-average offensive performances in consecutive seasons. He began 2023 at Triple-A Buffalo, where he hit .275/.416/.553 with 21 home runs in 87 games. He earned a callup to Toronto on Aug. 4 and hit a home run off James Paxton in his first major league at-bat. Schneider hit .276/.404/.603 with eight home runs in 35 games. He made Toronto’s postseason roster but did not appear in a game.

 

Scouting Report: Undersized and somewhat positionless, Schneider is a bat-first player with an advanced plate approach. His bat-to-ball skills are fringy due to a longer swing with a steeper bat path. His advanced approach at the plate and ability to discern balls from strikes limits his exposure to pitches outside the zone. Schneider struggles with offspeed pitches and curveballs but does damage against fastballs and different slider types. He has above-average power potential despite just average exit velocities due to his excellent launch angles that allow him to get the most out of his power. He showed the ability to get to his power consistently in his brief MLB debut. Schneider is a fringe-average runner who isn’t much of a threat to steal a base. In the field, Schneider is a well below-average defender at second base with a below-average arm. He saw some time in left field, but Schneider’s best long-term position is DH.

 

The Future: Schneider is an above-average hitter with a three-true-outcomes profile. He can carve out a role as a bat-driven second-division regular.

 

Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 45 | Field: 30 | Arm: 40

 

9. Alan Roden

OF

 

Ht: 5'11" | Wt: 215 | B-T: L-R

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 45/High

 

Track Record: Roden maintained freshman eligibility into his third season at Creighton after redshirting in 2019 and seeing just three games of action during the shortened 2020 season. He spurned draft interest following his 2021 freshman campaign in order to complete his physics degree. The Blue Jays drafted Roden in the third round in 2022 and signed him for an under-slot $497,500. Assigned to High-A Vancouver in 2023, he hit his way to Double-A New Hampshire on July 19 and batted .310/.421/.460 in 46 games at the higher level.

 

Scouting Report: Roden has always shown elite bat-to-ball skills and approach. He has a stockier build with broad shoulders but is a better athlete than he appears. Roden has an unusual setup and swing, as he sets up with his hands high above his head in a similar fashion to Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel. This is an alteration from Roden’s setup during college, when his bat rested on his shoulder in a deep crouch. Roden is now more upright and his front leg drift has been replaced by a more traditional leg kick. Despite the unusual setup and mechanics, Roden is able to control his barrel with high accuracy, rarely swinging and missing. He shows fringe-average game power, but it’s not a matter of hard contact. It’s a lack of lift in his bat path. Most of Roden’s hardest-hit balls in play are line drives. He’s an average runner underway, which allows him to play an average to perhaps a touch better defense in the corner outfield. Roden has an above-average arm that plays well in the corners.

 

The Future: Roden has a hit tool-driven profile with limited power upside due to his unusual swing and setup. He can be a solid second-division regular with the ability to play an outfield corner and provide high batting averages and on-base ability.

 

Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 50 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55

 

10. Connor Cooke

RHP

 

Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 203 | B-T: R-R

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 45/High

 

Track Record: After coming out of the bullpen for two seasons at Louisiana-Lafayette, Cooke made the jump to the rotation in his third season. He went 7-3 with a 2.03 ERA with 90 strikeouts and 37 walks in 79.2 innings as a starter in 2021, prompting the Blue Jays to draft him in the 10th round and sign him for $141,900. After breaking camp with Low-A Dunedin in 2022, Cooke worked as a multi-innings piggyback starter. He was promoted to High-A Vancouver on Aug. 2 and has been exclusively a reliever since. He broke camp with Vancouver in 2023 and made nine appearances before he was promoted to Double-A New Hampshire. He spent a majority of his season at Double-A before earning a late-August promotion to Buffalo.

 

Scouting Report: One of the best athletes in the Blue Jays organization, Cooke saw a giant leap in stuff in 2023. He mixes three pitches, all of which can flash above-average. He has a unique ability to ride a fastball, spin a breaking ball and turn over a changeup. Cooke’s fastball sits 95-96 mph and touches 97-98 at peak, with ride, run and a difficult angle for hitters to get on plane. He spins his sweeper slider at 2,800-3,000 rpm with nearly a foot and a half of sweep on average. His slider sits 83-85 mph. He shows average command of his fastball and slider and fringe-average command of his changeup. His offspeed is infrequently used but shows heavy tumble and fade when he lands it. Overall, Cooke shows high-leverage stuff and intensity.

 

The Future: Cooke is a high-powered reliever who has refined his arsenal with a potential high-leverage relief future. His 40.6% strikeout rate ranked third among minor league relievers with at least 30 appearances in 2023 and he is in line to make his major league debut in 2024.

 

Scouting Grades Fastball: 60 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 45

 

11. Enmanuel Bonilla

OF

 

Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 180 | B-T: R-R

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 50/Extreme

 

Track Record: Bonilla garnered the largest bonus in franchise history for an international amateur when he signed for $4.1 million. His was the fourth-highest bonus for any international signee in 2023. Highly regarded for his combination of hitting ability and present power, Bonilla debuted in the Dominican Summer League and hit .307/.407/.429 in 50 games. Bonilla is likely to make his U.S. debut in 2024 in the Florida Complex League.

 

Scouting Report: Bonilla was touted as one of the most advanced hitters in the 2023 international class. He shows present strength and feel to hit with a good balance of aggression and patience. Bonilla is still learning to hit spin and can be beaten by good breaking balls in the zone. He shows good adjustability in his hands, but his lower half and upper halves can often get out of sync, leading to some inconsistent swings. Bonilla has above-average raw power, and showed it in games with a max exit velocity of 108 mph. His ability to hit the ball at good angles and elevate to his pull side portends well for future power gains. Bonilla is an average runner, likely to slow down as he grows into his body. With potential for diminishing speed, he is likely to move off center field to a corner, where he could grow into an average fielder. Bonilla’s arm is above-average and will play in all three outfield spots.

 

The Future: Bonilla is an exciting young outfielder with potential for an above-average hit and power combination.

 

Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 45 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55

 

12. Yosver Zulueta

RHP

 

Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 190 | B-T: R-R

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 50/Extreme

 

Track Record: Signed out of Cuba during the 2019 international signing period for $1 million, Zulueta had Tommy John surgery shortly after signing. Upon returning in 2021, Zulueta tore his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee covering first base in his first game and missed the remainder of the season. Zulueta returned in 2022, moving up four levels and reaching Triple-A. He returned to Triple-A Buffalo for 2023 and made 45 appearances, primarily as a reliever.

 

Scouting Report: Zulueta is a true power pitcher who transitioned to a relief role full time in 2023. He mixes four pitches in a sinker, slider, curveball and changeup. Zulueta’s sinker sits 95-96 mph and touches 100 with sink and heavy armside run. Despite the excellent velocity, Zulueta fails to miss many bats with the pitch, in large part due to his below-average command. His slider is plus and sits 83-85 mph with moderate sweep and slight depth. When he commands the pitch, it is rarely barreled and drives a high rate of chase swings. Against lefthanded hitters, Zulueta mixes in his low-80s curveball and a firm upper-80s changeup he rarely lands in the zone. He has premium stuff but his below-average command limits his overall profile. Zulueta showed hints of turning the corner over his final three months of 2023, posting a 2.88 ERA with 29 strikeouts to 12 walks over 25 innings with Buffalo to finish the season.

 

The Future: Zulueta is a ready-made relief option for the Blue Jays in 2024, with high-leverage upside if his command continues to improve.

 

Scouting Grades Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 65 | Changeup: 40 | Control: 40

 

13. Landen Maroudis

RHP

 

Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 195 | B-T: R-R

 

Age: 19

 

BA Grade: 50/Extreme

 

Track Record: Maroudis was a two-way standout for Florida high school powerhouse Cavalry Christian who started at shortstop on days he didn’t pitch. He ranked as the 82nd overall prospect for the the 2023 draft and was viewed as one of the top high school talents in the state of Florida. The Blue Jays selected Maroudis in the fourth round and signed him for $1.5 million, their second-highest bonus in the class. He did not pitch following the draft.

 

Scouting Report: Maroudis is an athletic righthander with a tall, projectable build. He delivers the ball from a low three-quarters arm slot with some violence in his delivery at release, including a head whack and wicked recoil. Maroudis’ stuff steadily grew over his time in high school. He mixes four pitches: a four-seam fastball, slider, curveball and changeup. His fastball sits 90-93 mph and touches 96 with above-average ride and good plane. Maroudis’ primary secondary is a low-80s changeup with good velocity and vertical separation off his fastball. Maroudis mixes two breaking balls in a low-80s slider and a curveball in the mid 70s. The slider is a newer addition to his repertoire but has overtaken the curveball in effectiveness. Maroudis shows average command of his secondaries.

 

The Future: Maroudis is an exciting high school righthander with starter traits and the makings of an average or better three-pitch mix.

 

Scouting Grades Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 45 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 50

 

14. Chad Dallas

RHP

 

Ht: 5'11" | Wt: 206 | B-T: R-R

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 45/High

 

Track Record: Dallas spent his freshman season at Panola (Texas) JC, before transferring to Tennessee. He enjoyed success over two seasons with the Volunteers, striking out 143 batters and walking just 26 in 124.1 innings. Dallas was selected by the Blue Jays in the fourth round of the 2021 draft but didn’t debut until the following spring. He spent all of his 2022 season at High-A Vancouver and returned there to begin 2023, but his improved physique and stuff saw him earn promotion to Double-A New Hampshire after five starts.

 

Scouting Report: Dallas mixes a four-seam fastball, slider, curveball, cutter and a changeup. His primary pitch is his mid-80s slider, which sees heavier usage than his fastball. Dallas’ slider is a true sweeper that sits 84-85 mph with 13-14 inches of horizontal break, and he shows easy plus command of the pitch. His fastball sits 92-94 mph with average ride and cut. Dallas generates lots of bad contact against his fastball but does not generate many whiffs. He mixes a curveball at 81-82 mph with two-plane break and a cutter sitting 89-91 mph. Dallas’ firm upper-80s changeup is thrown just a few times a game and isn’t a major part of his repertoire. He shows average command of his pitch mix, with a knack for consistently landing his slider in the zone.

 

The Future: Dallas is an undersized starter with a shot at a back-of-the-rotation role.

 

Scouting Grades Fastball: 50 | Curveball: 45 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 30 | Cutter: 50 | Control: 50

 

15. Josh Kasevich

SS

 

Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 200 | B-T: R-R

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 45/High

 

Track Record: Kasevich spent three seasons at Oregon earning all-Pacific-12 Conference honors as a junior. The Blue Jays drafted Kasevich in the second round in 2022. He debuted after the draft with Low-A Dunedin, hitting .262/.344/.336 across 25 games. Kasevich was assigned to High-A Vancouver out of spring training 2023 and stayed there all season.

 

Scouting Report: A highly skilled and polished player, Kasevich has made his bones on the strength of his plate skills. He is rarely fooled and his linear, contact-focused approach yields high rates of balls in play. He’s adept at hitting velocity and spin but rarely with impact. Kasevich shows an advanced approach and keeps a tidy zone. He has the profile to hit for a high average against more advanced pitching but likely with very little impact. Kasevich’s raw power is below-average with very little high-end power and flatter angles in his best contact. A fringe-average runner, Kasevich is a smart baserunner but not a major basestealing threat. He is a skilled infielder with strong hands, actions and instincts in the field. He saw a majority of his time at shortstop but likely lacks the range and arm strength to plate there everyday.

 

The Future: Kasevich fits as a utility infielder with quality bat-to-ball skills, approach and the ability to handle multiple positions.

 

Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 30 | Run: 45 | Field: 55 | Arm: 45

 

16. Adam Macko

LHP

 

Ht: 6'0" | Wt: 170 | B-T: L-L

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 45/High

 

Track Record: A native of Slovakia, Macko was introduced to baseball in grade school and learned to pitch by watching YouTube videos of MLB pitchers. His family moved to Ireland and then Canada, where Macko entered more formal baseball training and blossomed into a legitimate draft prospect. The Mariners drafted Macko in the seventh round in 2019. Macko was traded to the Blue Jays for Teoscar Hernandez after the 2022 season. He spent all of 2023 in his native Canada, making 20 starts for High-A Vancouver. Macko was added to the 40-man roster following the season.

 

Scouting Report: Macko is an undersized lefthander with a deep repertoire of pitches. He mixes five different pitches in his four-seam fastball, slider, curveball, changeup and cutter. Macko’s fastball sits 93-95 mph with heavy ride and run, and the pitch is commanded well to both sides of the plate. He mixes two different breaking balls in a slider sitting 82-84 mph with moderate sweep and an upper-70s curveball with a big two-plane break. Macko’s mid-80s changeup has good shape and is effective when he lands it, but he struggles to get in the strike zone. Macko’s cutter sits 87-88 mph and was used sparingly. Overall, Macko shows above-average command of his three primary pitches.

 

The Future: Macko has multiple average or better pitches and improving command of his arsenal, giving him a chance as a back-of-the-rotation starter.

 

Scouting Grades Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 40 | Cutter: 30 | Control: 55

 

17. Juaron Watts-Brown

RHP

 

Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 190 | B-T: R-R

 

Age: 21

 

BA Grade: 45/High

 

Track Record: A shoulder injury sustained while playing high school football forced Watts-Brown to redshirt at Long Beach State in 2021. He returned fully healthy in 2022 and broke out, earning second-team Freshman All-America honors. Watts-Brown transferred to Oklahoma State for 2023. Over 15 starts with the Cowboys, he struggled with his command, walking 48 batters in 84.1 innings and finishing the season with a 5.03 ERA. Despite his poor performance, teams still liked his projectable frame and pitch mix. The Blue Jays drafted Watts-Brown in the third round and signed him for an above-slot bonus of $1 million.

 

Scouting Report: Watts-Brown has a prototypical tall picther’s frame, with a smooth rhythmic operation on the mound and a high three-quarters slot. He mixes four pitches in his four-seam fastball, slider, curveball and an infrequently used changeup. Watts-Brown’s fastball sits 90-93 mph with above-average ride and run, but the pitch lacks velocity and deception and rarely misses bats. His slider is the crown jewel of his arsenal. It’s a mid-80s gyro slider with late bite, and it’s equally effective against righthanded and lefthanded hitters. Watts-Brown mixes a curveball as his third pitch. It sits 80-82 mph with depth. He rarely throws his changeup, a mid-80s offspeed pitch he pockets in most starts. Watts-Brown has below-average command at present but could evolve to fringe-average with time and pro instruction.

 

The Future: A projectable righthander with command concerns, Watts-Brown could develop into a back-of-the-rotation starter.

 

Scouting Grades Fastball: 50 | Curveball: 45 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 30 | Control: 45

 

18. Dahian Santos

RHP

 

Ht: 5'11" | Wt: 160 | B-T: R-R

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 50/Extreme

 

Track Record: Santos signed for $150,000 in 2019 and has impressed over the course of his young professional career. After a standout season at Low-A Dunedin in 2022, Santos saw a late-season promotion to High-A Vancouver. He returned to Vancouver to begin 2023 and pitched well over a dozen starts before he was shut down with an elbow strain. While with Vancouver, Santos struck out 27.2% of batters while holding opposing hitters to a .173 average.

 

Scouting Report: Santos is an undersized righthander with a low arm slot and a three-pitch mix. He mixes a low-90s two-seam fastball with heavy armside run that generates weak contact. Santos’ most-used secondary--and best pitch--is his sweeper slider in the low 80s with 16 to 18 inches of horizontal break. He generates high rates of swings-and-misses in and out of the zone with his slider. It is an effective chase pitch. Santos’ mid-80s changeup shows nearly reverse movement of his sweeper, running heavily off the plate with tumble. While Santos has three pitches with good shape and average or better projection, his lack of command and strike-throwing limit his upside and potential role.

 

The Future: Santos has the tools to start, but his undersized frame and lack of command will likely push him to a relief role long term.

 

Scouting Grades Fastball: 50 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 40

 

19. Damiano Palmegiani

3B

 

Ht: 6'0" | Wt: 195 | B-T: R-R

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 45/High

 

Track Record: Born in Venezuela, Palmegiani immigrated to British Columbia as a youth and grew up in Canada rooting for the Blue Jays. He was twice drafted by Toronto, first out of high school in the 35th round in 2018 and again in the 14th round in 2021. He got an opportunity to represent Canada in the 2023 World Baseball Classic and carried that momentum into the minor league season. Palmegiani has quickly ascended through the Blue Jays system, reaching Triple-A Buffalo by the end of 2023. Following the season he participated in the Arizona Fall League.

 

Scouting Report: Palmegiani is a bat-driven infielder with a balance of skills. He’s a fringe-average contact hitter, adept at doing damage to pitches located middle-in. His stiff swing path lacks adjustability, and he can be beaten by good spin. Where Palmegiani excels is his approach. He rarely expands the zone and shows a good, balanced approach. His raw power is above-average and he gets to it in games. He shows the ability to backspin balls to his pull side with consistency. Palmegiani is a below-average runner and not a basestealing threat.vHe’s below-average at third base and shows particular difficulty going back on shallow fly balls. His arm is average but lacks accuracy. Palmegiani might move to first base.

 

The Future: Palmegiani is the type of bat-first prospect the Blue Jays have had success with. He has a second-division regular upside.

 

Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 55 | Run: 40 | Field: 40 | Arm: 45

 

20. Jace Bohrofen

OF

 

Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 205 | B-T: L-R

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 45/High

 

Track Record: A highly touted prep player out of the state of Oklahoma, Bohrofen ranked 141st in the 2020 draft class. He honored his commitment to Oklahoma, lasting one season with the Sooners before transferring to Arkansas. He spent two seasons with the Razorbacks. After a down year in 2022, Bohrofen roared back in 2023 by hitting .318/.436/.612 with 16 home runs. The Blue Jays drafted him in the sixth round and signed him to a near-slot bonus of $302,000. In his pro debut, Bohrofen played in 17 games with Low-A Dunedin hitting .307/.442/.677 with six home runs.

 

Scouting Report: A powerful lefthanded hitter with a smooth swing, Bohrofen is a power-over-hit prospect with solid on-base skills. He is an excellent fastball hitter and does most of his damage there. He struggles against good spin, but his strong swing decisions limit some of his exposure. Bohrofen has strong on-base skills to go along with above-average game power. He makes consistent hard contact at positive angles and shows the ability to drive the ball to his pull side. Bohrofen is a fringe-average runner now who likely slows down. He has enough range to handle an outfield corner with an average throwing arm.

 

The Future: Bohrofen fits the profile of the modern slugger. How much contact he makes as he moves up will dictate whether or not he reaches everyday regular status.

 

Scouting Grades Hit: 40 | Power: 55 | Run: 40 | Field: 45 | Arm: 50

 

21. Franklin Rojas

C

 

Ht: 5'10" | Wt: 176 | B-T: R-R

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 50/Extreme

 

Track Record: Rojas represented Venezuela first at the U-12 World Cup in 2019 in Taiwan, then again in 2022 in Venezuela at the U-15 World Cup Americas Qualifier. He signed with the Blue Jays for $998,000 at the beginning of the 2024 international signing window.

 

Scouting Report: Rojas has a medium frame that’s strong for his age, without a ton of physical projection but already making hard contact with good swing path and bat-to-ball skills. His high baseball IQ is an asset behind the plate, where he projects to stick with good catch-and-throw skills and a solid-average arm.

 

The Future: One of the top catchers in the class, Rojas should debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2024.

 

Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 45 | Run: 30 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55

 

22. Spencer Horwitz

1B

 

Ht: 5'10" | Wt: 190 | B-T: L-R

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 40/Medium

 

Track Record: Horwitz has been one of the Blue Jays’ most productive minor leaguers over the last three seasons. After hitting .290/.390/.453 in 2022 across Double-A and Triple-A, Horwitz was added to Toronto’s 40-man roster. He returned to Triple-A Buffalo to begin 2023 and earned his first big league callup on June 16. He played in three games before being optioned back to Buffalo. Horwitz returned to Toronto in early September and appeared in 12 games. Horwitz, the grandson of Mets media relations director Jay Horwitz, was a member of Team Israel in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

 

Scouting Report: Horwitz is a classic bat-first prospect, with major league-caliber hitting skills but a lack of defensive value. He is an above-average contact hitter with advanced approach and on-base skills. He has good adjustability in his barrel and hits a variety of pitch types. Horwitz possesses average raw power, but his lack of elevation on contact limits his home run production. Horwitz is a 30-grade runner who is station-to-station on the bases. He’s below-average at first base and has an average arm.

 

The Future: Horwitz is a ready-made bench bat with a chance to be a second-division regular.

 

Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 40 | Field: 40 | Arm: 50

 

23. Hagen Danner

RHP

 

Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 215 | B-T: R-R

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 40/Medium

 

Track Record: A standout two-way player in high school, Danner was drafted and developed as catcher over his first few professional seasons. He committed to pitching prior to the 2020 pandemic and has climbed the rungs of the Blue Jays system in the three years since. Danner spent a majority of 2023 with Triple-A Buffalo before earning his first big league callup. Danner pitched one inning for the Blue Jays before injuring his oblique and spending the final six weeks on the injured list. He has a long history of injuries and missed time.

 

Scouting Report: Danner is a flame-throwing reliever with major question marks about his durability. He mixes a trio of pitches in his four-seam fastball, slider and curveball. Danner’s fastball sits 96-97 mph and touches 98-99 with good ride and armside run. It’s not a bat-misser, but sets up his slider well. Danner’s slider is his primary secondary. It sits 87-88 mph with heavy cut. The slider is Danner’s best pitch and it misses bats in and out of the strike zone. He throws an upper-70s curveball with heavy two-plane break but struggles to land it. Danner’s command is average overall, and he throws strikes with his fastball and slider.

 

The Future: Danner is a one-inning reliever with the stuff to cut it as a high-leverage arm.

 

Scouting Grades Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 40 | Slider: 60 | Control: 50

 

24. Fernando Perez

RHP

 

Ht: 6'3" | Wt: 170 | B-T: R-R

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 45/Extreme

 

Track Record: Perez signed in January 2022 as an under-the-radar target. He grew up in a remote area of Nicaragua and was not considered a notable signing. Perez debuted in the Dominican Summer League in 2022, making 12 starts and showcasing advanced command. He made 10 starts in the Florida Complex League in 2023 and impressed over 49.2 innings. The most memorable moment of Perez’s season came on Aug. 7 when he tossed seven no-hit innings to combine with two relievers to complete a no-hitter.

 

Scouting Report: A tall, projectable righthander, Perez has made his name early on the quality of his command. He mixes three pitches in his four-seam fastball, slider and changeup. Perez’s fastball sits 92-93 mph and touches 94 at peak with ride and run. He shows good command for the pitch and consistently lands it in the zone. His most frequently thrown secondary is a low-80s gyro slider with some cut. He shows tremendous feel for the pitch. Perez’s changeup sits 82-83 mph with nice tumble and fade, and he commands it. His control and command are above-average and he projects to remain a starter long term.

 

The Future: Perez is a talented strike-thrower with a projectable mix and body who should grow into a back-end starter.

 

Scouting Grades Fastball: 50 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 55

 

25. T.J. Brock

RHP

 

Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 200 | B-T: R-R

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 40/High

 

Track Record: Brock spent four years in Ohio State’s bullpen, impressing in consecutive summers in the Cape Cod League. The Blue Jays drafted Brock in the sixth round in 2022 and signed him for a below-slot bonus of $72,500. He debuted with Low-A Dunedin and earned a promotion to High-A Vancouver after one appearance. Brock returned to Vancouver to begin 2023. He earned promotion to Double-A New Hampshire in late May and made 32 appearances for the Fisher Cats.

 

Scouting Report: Brock is a high-powered reliever with a bulldog attitude on the mound. He mixes two pitches primarily in his four-seam fastball and slider. Brock’s fastball sits 95-97 mph and will touch 100. The pitch features pedestrian movement and release traits and doesn’t miss many bats. Brock’s slider is his primary pitch and it drives excellent results, with high whiff rates in and out of the zone and poor-quality contact against. Brock’s slider sits 88-90 mph with tight gyro shape, and he shows the ability to command it. Brock shows fringe-average command of his powerful two-pitch mix.

 

The Future: Brock is a two-pitch reliever with power stuff and the ability to move quickly.

 

Scouting Grades Fastball: 55 | Slider: 60 | Control: 45

 

26. Nolan Perry

RHP

 

Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 195 | B-T: R-R

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 45/Extreme

 

Track Record: As a senior at Carlsbad High in New Mexico, Perry won a state title as a two-way standout serving the role of ace pitcher and starting shortstop. Ranked as the top player in the state, he slipped under the draft radar and the Blue Jays selected him in the 12th round in 2022. They signed him for $200,000. Perry debuted in the Florida Complex League in 2023.

 

Scouting Report: Perry is a projectable young righthander with a feel for spin. He mixes four pitches: a four-seam fastball, slider, curveball and changeup. His four-seam fastball sits 92-93 mph and touches 95 with heavy bore. Perry’s slider is his most-used secondary. It sits 81-83 mph with cut. He uses his curveball at a similar rate to his slider, Perry’s curveball sits 79-81 mph with two-plane break and heavier sweep than his slider. Perry is still developing feel for his changeup, and it was infrequently thrown in 2023. Perry shows fringe-average command of his secondaries.

 

The Future: Perry is a young projectable pitcher with starter traits and an opportunity to develop into a back-of-the-rotation starter.

 

Scouting Grades Fastball: 50 | Curveball: 45 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 30 | Control: 45

 

27. Mason Fluharty

LHP

 

Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 215 | B-T: R-L

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 40/High

 

Track Record: Fluharty spent three seasons in Liberty’s bullpen, steadily improving with each season. He made the third most appearances in the Atlantic Sun Conference in 2022 and was drafted by the Blue Jays in the fifth round that year. Fluharty debuted with High-A Vancouver post-draft and made 10 appearances. He returned to Vancouver to begin 2023 and earned a promotion to Double-A New Hampshire on May 23. Fluharty make 36 appearances for the Fisher Cats, recording four saves.

 

Scouting Report: Fluharty did not start a game in college and is locked into a relief role in pro ball. He mixes three pitches. Fluharty’s primary pitch is a nasty mid-80s sweeper with ride and on average a foot of sweep. He shows excellent command of the pitch and drives a high rate of swings-and-misses. Fluharty’s second pitch is a cutter at 89-91 mph that functions like a fastball. With good command of the pitch, he misses bats in and out of the zone. He throws a four-seam fastball that sits 90-92 mph, but it’s a clear third pitch. Fluharty is a funky relief prospect with good command of his arsenal.

 

The Future: Fluharty is a slider-first reliever who could handle middle-inning relief or situational usage.

 

Scouting Grades Fastball: 30 | Slider: 60 | Cutter: 50 | Control: 55

 

28. Hayden Juenger

RHP

 

Ht: 6'0" | Wt: 180 | B-T: R-R

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 40/High

 

Track Record: The Blue Jays drafted Juenger in the sixth round in 2021 out of Missouri State. He pitched mostly relief in college, but Toronto pushed him to Double-A New Hampshire to open 2022 and he worked primarily as a starter. After a late-season promotion to Triple-A Buffalo, Juenger returned to Triple-A to begin 2023. He spent the entire season with the Bisons working as a reliever.

 

Scouting Report: An undersized righthander whose arsenal plays up due to his unique release traits, Juenger mixes three pitches in a four-seam fastball, slider and changeup. His fastball sits 93-94 mph and touches 95-96, with an outlier approach angle. Juenger’s most-thrown secondary is a changeup that he throws to both lefthanded and righthanded hitters, but it is nearly one-to-one with his fastball versus lefties. Juenger’s changeup sits 83-85 mph with heavy fade. His slider is his primary secondary against righties and has undergone shape changes in the last year. It’s now an upper-80s cutter-like slider. Juenger’s command is below-average. He often leaves his fastball and slider in parts of the strike zone that result in trouble.

 

The Future: Juenger is a potential low-leverage reliever capable of going multiple innings, with a chance to debut in 2024.

 

Scouting Grades Fastball: 55 | Slider: 45 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 40

 

29. Sam Shaw

2B

 

Ht: 5'10" | Wt: 175 | B-T: L-R

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 45/Extreme

 

Track Record: Shaw was a draft find for the Blue Jays in their own backyard. He was a well-known Canadian amateur who attended high school in the United States before moving back to Canada. The Blue Jays drafted Shaw in the 12th round in 2023, signing him for an above-slot bonus of $282,500. He debuted in the Florida Complex League playing in nine games.

 

Scouting Report: Shaw is a hit-over-everything second baseman with an advanced knowledge of the strike zone and excellent barrel control. His carrying tool is hitting, with a swing designed for a high rate of line drives and balls to the gaps. He is rarely fooled and shows the ability to spit on breaking stuff on the black. Shaw should hit for high averages while running near equal strikeout and walk totals. His power is below-average and his best-struck balls come in the form of line drives. Due to his build, he’s unlikely to push below-average power totals. He’s an average runner whose stride is limited by his diminutive frame. He shows average fielding skills at second base and a fringe-average arm.

 

The Future: Shaw is a young, bat-first second baseman with outlier contact and approach for his age and experience.

 

Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 30 | Run: 50 | Field: 50 | Arm: 45

 

30. Tucker Toman

3B

 

Ht: 5'11" | Wt: 190 | B-T: S-R

 

Age: null

 

BA Grade: 45/Extreme

 

Track Record: Toman was a celebrated South Carolina prep hitter from a well-known baseball family when the Blue Jays drafted him in the supplemental second round in 2022. He signed for an above-slot $2 million and debuted following the draft in the Florida Complex League. Toman spent his first full professional season with Low-A Dunedin, hitting .208/.320/.313 with five home runs in 114 games.

 

Scouting Report: Toman was once viewed as an advanced switch-hitter with developing power, but his hit tool has taken a sizable step backward as a professional. His lefthanded swing has long been ahead of his righthanded swing. Toman struggled throughout the season with all pitch types but was particularly exposed by breaking balls. He did show an average approach at the plate, doing a solid job of discerning balls from strikes. Toman’s raw power showed as just fringe-average and his lack of barrel control limited impact on his best-struck drives. Toman is currently an average runner who should slow down. He played predominantly third base in 2023, seeing some time at shortstop as well. Toman is an average defender at third with an above-average arm.

 

The Future: Toman will need to recapture his hitting ability from his amateur days in order to fulfill his second-division regular ceiling.

 

Scouting Grades Hit: 30 | Power: 45 | Run: 45 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55

[Brownie19]

Thanks Jim - but can we move this to the prospects thread?

[Rusty_Savage]

OK.

 

1) He

2) Looks

3) Out

4) Of

5) Shape

6) And Still Fat

That's only one post with 6 points in, fyi.

 

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[Jimcanuck]

Thanks Jim - but can we move this to the prospects thread?

 

Prospects thread is for all MLB prospects. This is solely blue jays prospects.

 

Nice to see BA remains high on Barger, and the comment that he could be a capable 3B.

[max silver]

This image of Alek in the gym was posted on Reddit and I think he looks way better the shape he was in at the end of the season.

 

[Krylian]

This image of Alek in the gym was posted on Reddit and I think he looks way better the shape he was in at the end of the season.

 

 

Hope he doesn't go Brandon League and lose 5mph off his fastball with too much weight training.

[Laika]

Looks good

He will be the best #5 in baseball!

[max silver]

Looks good

He will be the best #5 in baseball!

 

That would at least be a helluva lot better than what he provided last year.

[mphenhef]

That Barger profile sounds like a lot of the mlb guys in terms of what they did with the'r batting approach

[Stangstag]

This image of Alek in the gym was posted on Reddit and I think he looks way better the shape he was in at the end of the season.

 

 

Dude has the cringiest hashtags

 

#Manoahmadedisaster

[Laika]

Jesus, the system actually looks really deep when you read that BA top 30 and look at the overall BA Grades and the projected role descriptions.

[Krylian]

This image of Alek in the gym was posted on Reddit and I think he looks way better the shape he was in at the end of the season.

 

 

Is it odd that he's doing this in socks?

[Orgfiller]

Dude has the cringiest hashtags

 

#Manoahmadedisaster

 

That's not a hashtag, I'm pretty sure he's just tagging his brother's gym/fitness training Instagram page. Some of you guys give your age away too easily lol.

[Orgfiller]

Is it odd that he's doing this in socks?

 

Squatting without shoes on is pretty common and probably recommended, especially if you don't have super gym bro completely flat lifting shoes. It allows you to get closer to the ground and be able to put your weight properly on your heels as opposed to the front of your feet, to drive more efficiently on the way up.

[Abomination]

That writeup does NOT like Schneider's defense at 2nd. It doesn't really jive with what we actually saw last year. I wouldn't call him an amazing defender, but it felt like he was probably league average. Saying he's well below average and giving him a 30 grade seems a bit harsh.

[Krylian]

Squatting without shoes on is pretty common and probably recommended, especially if you don't have super gym bro completely flat lifting shoes. It allows you to get closer to the ground and be able to put your weight properly on your heels as opposed to the front of your feet, to drive more efficiently on the way up.

 

Fair enough. I would've thought you'd like to ideally have some traction but I guess I'm wrong.