OT: The Toronto Blue Jays
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MON4NHLTOR4MLB
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And his favourite people of all time Shatkins would be out the door
MON4NHLTOR4MLB
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If we can draft a SS with our pick this Sunday, I trade Nimmala for sure
You only trade Nimmala or Yesavage for quality you can keep for at least 5 years and are difference makers
Rentals move our depth like Clase types
manny
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KS is a real prospect.
I watch quite a few Vancouver Canadians games. It’s a small ballpark, you’re super close to the action, it’s easy to spot a standout. Sometimes you have the sense you’re watching an MLB player out there with a bunch of kids. The last guy that sometimes felt like that was Barger, but only sometimes. He could murder the ball, but could also miss it by a foot. Pretty rare that a pitcher flashes that kind of domination, and it’s usually a reliever who is a bit old or a bit small (eg TJ Brock). Stephen is fun to watch. Hope he stays healthy.
I watch quite a few Vancouver Canadians games. It’s a small ballpark, you’re super close to the action, it’s easy to spot a standout. Sometimes you have the sense you’re watching an MLB player out there with a bunch of kids. The last guy that sometimes felt like that was Barger, but only sometimes. He could murder the ball, but could also miss it by a foot. Pretty rare that a pitcher flashes that kind of domination, and it’s usually a reliever who is a bit old or a bit small (eg TJ Brock). Stephen is fun to watch. Hope he stays healthy.
LeafOfFaith
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Ach, lose to the A’s now?
axlsalinger
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axlsalinger
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LeafOfFaith
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Holy shit, lost the series to the A’s.
But Starger.
But Starger.
MyNameIsJonas
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The SS in this class all seem like really good picks, alot of people i follow love Parker, Carlson would have been neat too.
Sounds like a plus plus hit tool
Sounds like a plus plus hit tool
Wayward DP
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Being named JoJo is a choice
LeafOfFaith
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He looks like a Purvis.
axlsalinger
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ESPN report on Parker here. I've heard his SS D is solid but his eventual defensive position could be 3B.
www.espn.com
Who is Parker? Viewed as one of the most polished prep hitters in the draft, Parker was the Gatorade Mississippi Player of the Year (his twin brother, Jacob, is also a top prospect) and follows Konnor Griffin, taken ninth last year by the Pirates, as a Mississippi high schooler to go high in the draft. A left-handed batter, Parker has great hand-eye coordination and rarely swings and misses at anything in the zone. He has 20-homer potential, although he'll be tested to stick at shortstop long term.
Why the Blue Jays took him here: One of the many prep shortstops in a deep group, Parker's carrying tools are an outstanding bat to go with outstanding makeup. It wouldn't be a surprise to see him end up as the best hitter from this draft. With Bo Bichette potentially leaving as a free agent, the Blue Jays could use a shortstop of the future, and Parker's bat could allow him to move quickly through the minors. -- Schoenfield
MLB player comp: Less athletic Gunnar Henderson or Rafael Devers with less mass/power?
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8. Toronto Blue Jays: JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis HS (Miss.)
Draft ranking: No. 7Who is Parker? Viewed as one of the most polished prep hitters in the draft, Parker was the Gatorade Mississippi Player of the Year (his twin brother, Jacob, is also a top prospect) and follows Konnor Griffin, taken ninth last year by the Pirates, as a Mississippi high schooler to go high in the draft. A left-handed batter, Parker has great hand-eye coordination and rarely swings and misses at anything in the zone. He has 20-homer potential, although he'll be tested to stick at shortstop long term.
Why the Blue Jays took him here: One of the many prep shortstops in a deep group, Parker's carrying tools are an outstanding bat to go with outstanding makeup. It wouldn't be a surprise to see him end up as the best hitter from this draft. With Bo Bichette potentially leaving as a free agent, the Blue Jays could use a shortstop of the future, and Parker's bat could allow him to move quickly through the minors. -- Schoenfield
MLB player comp: Less athletic Gunnar Henderson or Rafael Devers with less mass/power?