Betts: Nimmala gives Blue Jays' system a needed potential star
“It’s understandable if Blue Jays fans were unfamiliar with the name Arjun Nimmala when Toronto selected him in the first round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft out of Strawberry Crest High School in Tampa.
High schoolers don’t always carry the same name recognition as their college counterparts, like 2024 first-rounder Trey Yesavage who made waves as a star at East Carolina University.
But as Nimmala’s confidence continues to grow with each passing day, so do the expectations from fans who now have his name firmly etched in their minds.
“I think it’s super high,” Nimmala said of his current belief in himself. “
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Betts: Harry happy to be a Blue Jay after trade from Twins
“Jay Harry didn’t see it coming.
He was 82 games into the 2024 minor league season with the Cedar Rapids Kernels when he received a phone call that changed the trajectory of his career.
The Toronto Blue Jays were in the midst of a modest sell off and struck a deal with the Minnesota Twins to send right-hander Trevor Richards to the land of 10,000 lakes.
Their target in return? Harry.”
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Betts: Yesavage makes first pro appearance in Blue Jays Spring Breakout game
Toronto Blue Jays’ 2024 first-round pick Trey Yesavage threw two scoreless innings in his first professional appearance in Saturday’s Spring Breakout Game. The Blue Jays’ prospects beat the Minnesota Twins’ prospects 10-0 in the contest played at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Fla. Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts was at the game.
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Betts: Five takeaways from the Blue Jays Spring Breakout game
Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts offers five takeaways from the Spring Breakout Game between the Toronto Blue Jays prospects and the Minnesota Twins prospects played at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Fla., today.
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Betts: Matt Brown relishing senior season at USF
“Time sure does fly.
Most high school players hear a variation of that phrase before embarking on their college baseball careers.
And right now, University of South Florida right-hander Matt Brown (Oakville, Ont.) gets it.
“It’s definitely gone by fast,” Brown said following a 5-2 USF loss to Maryland on Friday night.
“Every fall feels like it’s the longest thing ever but then once the season gets here, it just flies. Each year I think gets faster and faster.”
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Betts: Kiermaier, Varsho … Brown? Canuck impressing Blue Jays with Gold Glove defence
Ontario Blue Jays alum and Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Dasan Brown (Oakville, Ont.) was recently presented with a minor league Gold Glove Award for his defensive prowess. He also been selected to play for the Blue Jays squad in their Spring Breakout Game. Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts caught up with Brown at the Blue Jays’ minor league complex in Dunedin.
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Betts: Manoah returns to bullpen mound after Tommy John surgery
“Nine months after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, Alek Manoah was back on the mound at the Toronto Blue Jays’ Player Development complex on Friday.
It was just 15 fastballs, but for the high energy, emotional Manoah, it was a big step in his attempt to get back to his former self.
“It’s a whirlwind of emotions but it feels amazing right now,” said Manoah.”
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Betts: Where each Canadian Spring Breakout player played their college baseball
Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts shares where each of the Canadians selected to participate in MLB’s Spring Breakout games went to college.
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Betts: Will a Canadian be in this year's College World Series?
What Canadian college players have the best chance at making it to the College World Series this year?
Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts provides his answer to this question.
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Betts: Terriers head south for annual spring training trip
On Friday, the Terriers headed to the airport to catch a flight to Florida for their annual spring training trip. It’ll be the first time the teams have hit the field since the fall.
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BMOC Week VII: Babiuk, Hicks, Hoy, Manias, McGuin, Rozdeba, White
Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts summarizes the top performances by Canadians in the U.S. college ranks from the past week in his latest “Big Man on Campus (BMOC)” column.
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Canadian Baseball Network College Player of the Week: Blake Gillespie
Ontario Nationals alum Blake Gillespie (Lucan, Ont.) tossed a no-hitter in his start for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte on Friday. For his efforts, he has been named the Canadian Baseball Network’s college Player of the Week.
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Betts: Five D1 matchups for Canadian fans to follow this weekend
Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts highlights five D1 matchups that Canadian college baseball fans should follow this weekend.
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Betts: 'This is my place;' Bucknam finds his fit at Dallas Baptist
After winning a College World Series with LSU in 2023, right-hander Micah Bucknam (Abbotsford, B.C.) has moved on to Dallas Baptist, where he is one of the team’s top starters. Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts recently spoke with Bucknam.
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BMOC Week VI: Fujie, Hartman, Houston, Galenza, McKay, McGill, Watt
Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts summarizes the top performances by Canadians in the U.S. college ranks from the past week in his latest “Big Man on Campus (BMOC)” column.
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Canadian Baseball Network College Player of the Week: Core Jackson
Great Lake Canadians alum and Utah Utes infielder Core Jackson (Wyoming, Ont.) has been named the Canadian Baseball Network college Player of the Week.
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BMOC Week V: Crowson, Krawchuk, Leroux, McGill, Patrick, Yusypchuk
Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts summarizes the top performances by Canadians in the U.S. college ranks from the past week in his latest “Big Man On Campus (BMOC)” column.
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Canadian Baseball Network College Player of the Week: Cory Wouters
Going Yard Baseball Academy’s Cory Wouters (Saskatoon, Sask.) had 10 hits - including three home runs - in four games for the McCook Indians last week. He also pitched four scoreless innings. For his efforts, he has been named the Canadian Baseball Network college Player of the Week.
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BMOC Week IV: Crowell, Dionne, Miller, Murdoch, Patrick, Walker
Canadian Baseball Network writer Matt Betts summarizes the top performances by Canadians in the U.S. college ranks from the past week in his latest “Big Man on Campus (BMOC)” column.
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Canadian Baseball Network College Player of the Week: Jude Hall
Langley Blaze alum Jude Hall (Chilliwack, B.C.), of the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, has been named the Canadian Baseball Network college Player of the Week.
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