The Toronto Blue Jays have made a marquee addition to their minor league talent pool by using their first-round pick on JoJo Parker, a highly touted shortstop with impressive two-way capabilities. The move adds a new level of excitement to player development in Toronto.
Representing Purvis High in Mississippi, Parker set himself apart as the top name from his school to ever reach this draft height. His impressive numbers are the story of a complete player ready for the next level.
In his final season, he hit .489, drove in 35 runs, tallied 13 home runs, and crossed the plate 64 times. He also swiped 30 bags with an instinctive aggressiveness on the bases.
As a pitcher, Parker sealed an 8-2 win-loss record, struck out 89 hitters, and sported a tight 2.77 ERA. Toronto is now in the driver’s seat in shaping his pro future following his commitment to Mississippi State.