Posts in Minor leagues
Verge: From Zeist, The Netherlands to New Hampshire ... Robberse on track

“Unpredictable situations.

Sem Robberse thrives on them.

The uncertainty of what the next few innings will bring every time he takes the mound is part of what excites him about the game. The 21-year-old Blue Jays prospect -- ranked the club’s No. 7 prospect by MLB Pipeline -- doesn’t have to know what the final outcome will be. He just knows he’s playing hard, and he’s playing to win.

That’s always been his mindset. It didn’t matter that back home -- Zeist, Netherlands -- where he grew up, a place where the game was played with more of a laid back outlook.”

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From Fighting Camel to Blue Jay, Chasse prepares for first full pro season

Left-handed pitching prospect Ryan Chasse had just finished his senior season with the Campbell University Fighting Camels when he was selected in the 17th round of the MLB draft by the Toronto Blue Jays last July. He is now entering his first professional season in the Blue Jays’ organization. Centennial Sports Journalism student Sam Oziel recently caught up with him in Dunedin, Fla.

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Jays prospect Kasevich working hard, but also learning to have fun

Selected in the second round of the 2022 MLB draft, Toronto Blue Jays infield prospect Josh Kasevich is working hard at the club’s training complex in Dunedin, Fla., this spring, but he also has to remind himself to have fun. “It's a game you can get caught up in performance and stuff like that,” he said. “But I mean, shoot, we get to come here and play baseball every day. It’s the best thing in the world . . . “ Centennial Sports Journalism student Kyle Ramnarine recently caught up with Kasevich in Dunedin, Fla.

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Schneider’s breakout 2022 season puts him on Blue Jays’ radar

Davis Schneider, a Toronto Blue Jays’ 28th round pick in 2017, has persevered through his share of adversity on and off the field, but the 24-year-old infield prospect put himself on the big league club’s radar with a breakout 2022 campaign that saw him reach triple-A. He hopes to build on that momentum in 2023. Centennial Sports Journalism student Zeno Fu recently caught up with him in Dunedin, Fla.

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Jays prospect Danner sees himself in the big leagues in the near future

Hagen Danner, a catcher/outfielder turned pitcher in the Toronto Blue Jays’ organization, has been impressed enough to be added to the club’s 40-man roster. The young right-hander, who will start the season in triple-A, expects to make his big league debut soon. Centennial Sports Journalism student Jamie Attard recently caught up with him in Dunedin, Fla.

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Jays prospect Doughty credits LSU for “change the narrative” mentality

Selected 78th overall in the 2022 MLB draft, Toronto Blue Jays infield prospect Cade Doughty honed his skills at Louisiana State University prior to beginning his professional career. His family has a long history with LSU dating back four generations. Doughty believes what he learned under LSU coach Jay Johnson will help him a lot in his pro career. Centennial Sports Journalism student Jake Schulz recently caught up with Doughty in Dunedin, Fla.

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Watson’s small town roots help him in Jays' camp

Growing up in a small town, right-hander Troy Watson was able to use his humble roots to find success. The Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect’s entire family was born and raised in Gunter, Texas (north of Dallas) which has a population of 2,255. That added pressure of being from a rural place has helped develop the right-hander’s grounded way of life. Centennial Sports Journalism student Michael J. Collins recently caught up with Watson in Dunedin, Fla.

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Catcher Huntzinger focusing on defence in first spring training with Jays

Toronto Blue Jays catching prospect Jerry Huntzinger is focusing on improving his defence at Toronto Blue Jays camp this spring. He s entering his first full season with the Blue Jays after signing with them as a free agent last July following the MLB draft. Centennial Sports Journalism student Jacob White recently caught up with Huntzinger in Dunedin, Fla.

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