Blue Jays pitching prospect called up to Fishercats amidst 2025 breakout
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A few weeks into the minor league season Toronto Blue Jays prospect Juaron Watts-Brown was called up to the New Hampshire Fishercats on Wednesday.
The Toronto Blue Jays make an incredible announcement concerning this star prospect pitcher
Chris Georges from Blue Jays Nation writes that Watts-Brown has been a pleasant surprise in the minor leagues so far this season.
"The #16 Blue Jays prospect per MLB Pipeline leads the circuit in strikeouts with 62 in just 37 1/3 innings pitched. Even though he won't be in the league any longer, it may be a couple of weeks before he moves down from the top spot, since he leads the field by 15 punchouts." -Georges
For the former Oklahoma State Cowboy, Georges also writes that walks were the thing that held Watts-Brown back in 2024.
"He made nine starts in the second half last year in high-A, producing a 6.35 ERA in 45 1/3 innings. The strikeout stuff was there - 57 punchouts, good for an 11.3 K/9 - but he also walked 6.2 batters per nine innings. This year, the strikeout rate has climbed to a whopping 14.9 mark (7th best in MILB), while managing a solid 2.9 BB/9." Georges
Juaron Watts-Brown had possibly his best start of his pro career, going 6 innings and striking out 10 batters for the 3rd time this season, and only allowing 2 hits with no walks. His control has been much improved this season! - Simon Li
Watts-Brown uses a mid-90's heater, a lethal slider/curveball combination, and a crazy changeup to keep hitters guessing at the plate.
"He typically throws his curveball for strikes, while using his slider as his main swing and miss pitch. MLB Pipeline confirms that his highest-rated pitch is the 60-grade slider, which may actually be selling it short." -Georges
If he can continue to thrive in Double-A over the coming months, Watts-Brown could easily climd the Blue Jays' prospect rankings and potentially break into the lower tier of MLB's top 100 prospects.
Source:
Blue Jays Nation
Blue Jays prospect Juaron Watts-Brown called up to New Hampshire amidst 2025 breakout
Blue Jays Nation
Blue Jays prospect Juaron Watts-Brown called up to New Hampshire amidst 2025 breakout
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