A Blog of Toronto Blue Jays Prospects Interviews, Evaluations and News
August 15, 2012
Most baseball fans would find it hard to believe a pitcher who came within one out of a no hitter twice in one season was never drafted and was once on the verge of playing independent baseball. But such is the case for Lansing Lugnuts starter Jesse Hernandez, a...
August 10, 2012
In Part I for our series, “Finding Success Abroad,” we took a closer look at the emerging pitcher, Javier Avendano, the Venezuelan righty who accredits a lot of his growth as a professional to his time spent playing winter ball at home. As we turn our...
August 7, 2012
August has been a rebuilding month for the Lansing Lugnuts as the team saw Jon Berti, Kevin Pillar, and Kenny Wilson recently promoted as well as catcher Carlos Perez being traded to the Houston Astros in a 10-man deal in July. The Lugnuts who are 72-41 on the...
August 5, 2012
Ever wonder what the dynamic of an athletic family is like? Recently, JaysProspects had the opportunity to talk with K.C. Hobson, the Lansing Lugnuts first baseman, who shared some insight on his situation. Hobson is the son of Butch Hobson, a star football...
August 1, 2012
It’s not hard to find professional athletes, regardless of the sport, to toot their own horns and boast about their own accomplishments. Nowadays, it is common for athletes to build their ‘brand’ and stand out amongst their peers for a shot at real fame and...