Ligon struggled at times in college, posting a career 4.97 ERA over four years and two schools. There is a good bit of strikeout ability, but control problems and walks have been an issue as well (198 strikeouts to 102 walks in 206 1/3 career innings).

Unlike the previous two selections, he is a surefire starter, having started 42 of his 56 college appearances, including all 15 in 2025 at Mississippi State. The Blue Jays will need to see how he fares the second and third time through the order at the lowest levels of the minors before making a final decision on his future path.