July 18, 2026
Jay Harry has gone from a depth name to a realistic MLB prospect during the 2026 season.
Acquired two years ago from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for veteran pitcher Trevor Richards; Harry has quietly and confidently climbed the minor league ladder.
“It’s crazy,” Harry said of the trade for Richards. “It was very unexpected. I didn’t see it coming but I’m very grateful that it happened.”
Obviously, the Toronto Blue Jays’ scouts saw something in Harry that fans are starting to see as well – a versatile defender with a good bat.
A natural shortstop growing up, Harry has become more versatile in pro ball.
“Growing up, only playing shortstop all the way through college that was all I knew for a while,” explained Harry. “But once I got to pro ball, they moved me around a little bit. I’ve really taken a lot of pride in learning different spots, and being as good as I can be at them.”
Learning shortstop at a young age helped Harry adapt to other positions easier.
“I feel like shortstop is the hardest spot on the field,” Harry added. “So, once you got that down, it makes everything else easier.”
Gaining a lot of recognition at the plate in 2026, Harry is currently slashing .319/.361/.566 with an OPS of .927 after 219 at-bats split between Double-A and Triple-A.
Harry made some small adjustments at the plate during the off-season.
“There are some minor approach changes and swing changes that I went through in the off-season,” explained Harry. “Honestly, nothing major.”
Triple-A pitching is a challenge welcomed by Harry, “It’s definitely a challenge facing big leaguers. But baseball is baseball, no matter what level you’re at.” he said.
Keep working hard, Jay Harry!