A Blog of Toronto Blue Jays Prospects Interviews, Evaluations and News

Justin Jackson Talks About Converting to Pitching

January 22, 2013

Justin Jackson Talks About Converting to Pitching

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Justin Jackson was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays with the 45th overall pick in the 2007 MLB Draft out of Roberson High School. At the time, the young prospect played shortstop and was known for his bat, his speed, his defense and his plus arm. Now, after six...

Kipp Schutz Happy with Opportunity with Blue Jays

January 16, 2013

Kipp Schutz Happy with Opportunity with Blue Jays

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Back in July, the Lansing Lugnuts’ welcomed Kipp Schutz, a left fielder from the Baltimore Orioles system, to their team. Recognizing that the 24-year-old Evansville, Indiana native was known for being a good, consistent hitter and a hard worker who...

Shawn Griffith Delivers in Lansing

January 15, 2013

Shawn Griffith Delivers in Lansing

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A solid bullpen is key to the success of any baseball team and, for the second straight season, the Lansing Lugnuts’ got a great bullpen arm in right-handed-pitcher Shawn Griffith. Throughout his seasons with Lansing, Griffith had found success on the...

Lansing Lugnuts’ Versatile Pitcher Blake McFarland

January 14, 2013

Lansing Lugnuts’ Versatile Pitcher Blake McFarland

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Versatility in a pitcher can be a great asset for any team. In 2012, the Lansing Lugnuts’ were blessed to have that and more in right-handed pitcher, Blake McFarland. McFarland was signed by the Blue Jays in 2011 as an undrafted free agent out of San Jose...

RHP Ryan Tepera Enjoying Rise Through Blue Jays’ System

January 11, 2013

RHP Ryan Tepera Enjoying Rise Through Blue Jays’ System

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Sometimes it is funny how life works out. At least that’s how it was for right-handed pitcher, Ryan Tepera. when he found out he was drafted in the 19th round of the 2009 draft as the Texas native was travelling to British Columbia when he found out he was...