{"id":795955,"date":"2026-07-11T23:22:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T23:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/795955\/"},"modified":"2026-07-11T23:22:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T23:22:17","slug":"mlb-world-reacts-to-toronto-blue-jays-drafting-cole-carlon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/795955\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB World Reacts To Toronto Blue Jays Drafting Cole Carlon"},"content":{"rendered":"

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TORONTO, ON – APRIL 26: General manager Ross Atkins of the Toronto Blue Jays speaks to the media before introducing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 before his MLB debut later tonight against the Oakland Athletics at Rogers Centre on April 26, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Saturday night, the Toronto Blue Jays<\/a> will continue their series with the San Diego Padres<\/a> in California.<\/p>\n

They are coming off a 5-3 win on Friday night.<\/p>\n

MLB World Reacts To Blue Jays Drafting Cole Carlon\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyKazuma Okamoto (not pictured) #7 of the Toronto Blue Jays is introduced during a press conference alongside Ross Atkins, General Manager of the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on January 6, 2026 in Toronto, Canada.<\/p>\n

Also on Saturday, the Blue Jays selected Cole Carlon<\/a> with the 39th pick in the 2026 MLB<\/a> Draft.<\/p>\n

The Blue Jays wrote (via X):<\/a> \u201cWith the 39th pick in the 2026 #MLBDraft, we\u2019ve selected LHP Cole Carlon from Arizona State University. Welcome, Cole!\u201d<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what people were saying about Carlon:<\/p>\n

MLB Draft:<\/a> \u201cWith the 39th pick in the 2026 Draft, the @BlueJays select @ASU_Baseball left-handed pitcher Cole Carlon, No. 26 on the Top 250 Draft prospects list.\u201d<\/p>\n

@jays_tracker:<\/a> \u201cCarlon has a four pitch mix that includes a fastball, slider, curveball, and changeup. The 6\u20195\u2033 southpaw averages 96 MPH on his fastball and topped out near 101 MPH this year. His best pitch a 70 grade (plus-plus) slider according to @MLBPipeline\u201d<\/p>\n

Shi Davidi:<\/a> \u201cBlue Jays select Arizona State lefty Cole Carlon with their first pick of the draft, 39th overall. Was a reliever his first two seasons before moving into a starter role this year. Posted a 3.87 ERA in 83.2 innings and struck out 38 percent of hitters.\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyRoss Atkins general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays speaks to the media ahead his team\u2019s MLB game against the Tampa Bay Rays<\/a> at the Rogers Centre on May 18, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.<\/p>\n

Ben Nicholson-Smith:<\/a> \u201cPer @MLBPipeline, top Blue Jays pick Cole Carlon sits 94 mph with his fastball, touching 98. Also has a plus slider that misses lots of bats. Curve & change round out arsenal. Began college career as a reliever but started this year. 3.87 ERA in 83.2 innings, 31 BB, 133 Ks\u201d<\/p>\n

Ethan Ignatovsky:<\/a> \u201cCole Carlon flashed great stuff at ASU, including a fastball that touched 100.7 MPH. He also struck out 133 batters and walked just 31 this past season. Still, there are questions surrounding Carlon\u2019s ability to start long-term, but he lands with an organization that\u2019s done a great job developing pitching. The Blue Jays took Trey Yesavage<\/a> from ECU with the 20th overall pick in 2024 and got him to the Big Leagues in just over a year, where he\u2019s already made a tremendous impact.\u201d<\/p>\n

Blue Jays Right Now\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyVladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays runs to first base after being walked during the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners<\/a> at T-Mobile Park on July 05, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.<\/p>\n

The Blue Jays are the third-place team in the American League East with a 45-49 record in 94 games.<\/p>\n

They are 6-4 over their last ten games (and 21-24 in 45 games on the road).<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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