July 9, 2023
The MLB draft kicks off tonight at 7 PM EST with rounds 1 and 2 being selected.
Last year, the Toronto Blue Jays’ made four selections on day one of the draft – hear what three of those four selections had to say about their draft experience.
SS/3B Josh Kasevich drafted in the 2nd round (60th overall) out of the University of Oregon –
“It was kind of crazy,” Kasevich said of his draft experience. “It was just me and my family. My girlfriend was there. We were just kind of waiting around. I think it started at 4 California time and I didn’t really hear anything until 8:30 or 9. We were just sitting around waiting and I finally got the call. It was awesome – it kind of made the whole day worth it.”
SS/3B Tucker Toman drafted in the 2nd round (77th overall) out of the Hammond School –
“It was a crazy experience,” Toman recalls. “I was really looking forward to getting the draft day over with basically. It was a surreal experience and I really wanted to end up with the Blue Jays so I’m glad things fell where they did. I was very excited.”
2B/3B Cade Doughty drafted in the 2nd round (78th overall) out of Louisiana State University –
“It was good,” Doughty explained of the draft. “I was really blessed to be in that situation so I had fun with it. I was able to go to the draft combine right before it so I was able to meet with a lot of teams beforehand. It was an awesome experience.”
Who will the Blue Jays’ select on day one this year?