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.

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.

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.

Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect CJ Van Eyk has returned to the mound after 17 months rehab after Tommy John surgery. The 2020 second-round pick will likely begin the season with the High-A Vancouver Canadians. Centennial Sports Journalism student Yannis Economopoulos recently caught up with the right-hander in Dunedin, Fla.

Late-blooming right-hander Chad Dallas has learned a lot from his dad and his brother who both played in the U.S. collegiate ranks. The Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect hopes to draw from some of that wisdom as he attempts to climb up the club’s minor league ranks. Centennial Sports Journalism student Grace Klodt recently caught up with Dallas in Dunedin, Fla.

Inspired by his family and his faith, Toronto Blue Jays infield prospect Ryan McCarty is attempting to climb the club’s minor league ranks.. Centennial Sports Journalism student Andrew Stuetz recently caught up with him in Dunedin, Fla.

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.

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.

For Toronto Blue Jays prospect Michael Turconi, grit is a way of life. Growing up in Pittsburgh, the left-handed batter has used the city’s cultural identity to form the way he plays the game of baseball. Centennial Sports Journalism student Patrick Hannon recently caught up with Turconi in Dunedin, Fla.