2017 Blue Jays first-round pick Logan Warmoth made the most of his lone at-bat during the spring.
A total of 44 former Vancouver Canadians saw action during the 2019 edition of spring training for the Toronto Blue Jays. The breakdown features 31 position players and 13 pitchers seeing action during the Grapefruit League season. The year each player spent in Vancouver in noted in parentheses.
Hitters
Logan Warmoth (2017) | 1.000 AVG 1 AB, 1 HR, 1 RBI |
Samad Taylor (2017) | 1.000 AVG 1 AB, BB, 2 RBI |
Norberto Obeso (2017) | 1.000 AVG, 1 AB |
Rodrigo Orozco (2015-2016) | .667 AVG, 3 AB, BB |
Yeltsin Gudino (2016) | .500 AVG, 2 AB |
Otto Lopez (2017) | .500 AVG, 2 AB |
Andrew Guillotte (2015) | .444 AVG, 9 AB 2 2B, RBI |
Richard Urena (2014) | 300 AVG, 40 AB, 2 2B, 1 HR, 5 RBI |
Max Pentecost (2014) | .286 AVG, 7 AB, 1 HR , 1 RBI |
Dalton Pompey (2012) | .282 BA, 39 AB, 3 2B, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 2 SB |
Rowdy Tellez (2014) | .280 BA, 50 AB, 1 2B, 5 HR, 11 RBI |
Andy Burns (2011) | .267 AVG, 15 AB, 1 2B, 1 RBI |
Cavan Biggio (2016) | .256 AVG, 39 AB, 1 2B, 3 HR, 8 RBI |
Roemon Fields (2014) | .238 AVG, 21 AB, 1 2B, 2 RBI |
Kevin Pillar (2011) | .229 AVG, 48 AB, 1 2B, 3 HR, 6 RBI |
Jonathan Davis (2014) | .219 AVG, 32 AB, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
Chavez Young (2017) | .200 AVG, 5 AB, 2 BB |
Josh Palacios (2016) | .154 AVG, 13 AB, 1 3B, 2 BB |
Brock Lundquist (2017) | .111 AVG, 9 AB, 1 RBI, 2 BB |
Dwight Smith Jr.* (2012) | .083 AVG, 12 AB, 2 RBI 2 |
Ryan Hissey (2015) | .000 AVG, 1 PA, 1 BB |
Christian Williams (2016) | .000 AVG, 1 PA, 1 BB, 1 R |
Cullen Large (2017) | .000 AVG, 1 AB, 1 BB |
Gunnar Heidt (2014-2015) | .000 AVG, 3 AB, 1 BB |
Kacy Clemens (2017) | .000 AVG, 3 AB, 1 R |
Riley Adams (2017) | .000 AVG, 3 AB |
Jake Brodt (2018) | .000 AVG, 1 AB |
Michael De La Cruz (2014) | .000 AVG, 1 AB |
Reggie Pruitt (2017) | .000 AVG, 1 AB |
Kevin Vicuna (2017) | .000 AVG, 2 AB |
Nash Knight (2016) | .000 AVG, 6 AB, 1 BB, 1 RBI, 2 R |
- Hit .429 AVG, 1 2B, 5 HR, 8 RBI with Baltimore after trade.
2018 C’s righthander Justin Watts earned a save in his lone spring training appearance.
Pitchers
Zach Jackson (2016) | 0.00 ERA, 4.0IP, 2 BB, 7 K, 1.50 WHIP, 2 SV |
Jackson McClelland (2015-2016) | 0.00 ERA,2.0 IP, 1 BB, 2 K, 0.50 WHIP |
William Ouellette (2017) | 0.00 ERA, 1.0 IP, 0 BB, 1 K, 0.00 WHIP |
Justin Watts (2018) | 0.00 ERA, 1.0 IP, 0 BB, 2 K, 0.00 WHIP, 1 SV |
Tim Mayza (2014) | 1.42 ERA, 6.1 IP, 1 BB, 6 K, 0.95 WHIP, 1 SV |
Aaron Sanchez (2011) | 2-0, 1.53 ERA, 17.2 IP, 7 BB, 14 K, 0.91 WHIP |
Marcus Stroman (2012) | 1-1, 2.19 ERA, 12.1 IP, 1 BB, 13 K, 0.57 WHIP |
Ryan Borucki | 2-1, 3.24 ERA, 16.2 IP, 10 BB, 14 K, 1.56 WHIP |
Justin Shafer | 1-1, 3.86 ERA, 9.1 IP, 2 BB, 11 K, 1.29 WHIP, 2 SV |
Conor Fisk | 4.15 ERA, 4.1 IP, 2 BB, 3 K, 1.15 WHIP |
Andrew Case | 5.40 ERA, 1.2 IP, 0 BB, 2 K, 2.40 WHIP |
Patrick Murphy | 7.20 ERA, 5.0 IP, 5 BB, 4 K, 2.00 WHIP |
Sean Reid-Foley | 1-0, 8.40 ERA, 15.0 IP, 8 BB, 13 K, 1.47 WHIP |
Franklin Barreto enjoyed a solid spring for the Oakland Athletics.
Around the Majors
Another 17 former C’s also made an appearance in the Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues with seven hitters and 10 hurlers. That brings the total number to 61 players overall.
Hitters
- Tim Locastro (2014) – ARZ .222 AVG, 27 AB, 1 RBI, 2 SB
- Mitch Nay (2013) – CIN .750 AVG, 4 AB, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 BB
- Ryan Metzler (2014-2015) – COL .167 AVG, 1 2B, 2 RBI, 1 BB
- Dawel Lugo (2013) – DET .111 AVG, 18 AB, 1 RBI, 1 BB
- Jon Berti (2011) – MIA .250 AVG, 28 AB, 2 2B, 1 3B, 3 RBI, 4 BB, 3 SB
- Ryan McBroom (2014) – NYY .174, 23 AB, 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 BB
- Franklin Barreto (2014) – OAK .351, 37 AB, 4 2B, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 5 BB, 1 SB
Miguel Castro enjoyed a dominant spring with the Baltimore Orioles.
Pitchers
- Miguel Castro (2014) – BAL 1.08 ERA, 8.0 IP, 3 BB, 11 K, 0.96 WHIP
- Colton Turner (2012) – CWS 7.20 ERA, 5.0 IP, 4 BB, 3 K, 2.00 WHIP
- Carlos Ramirez (2012) – CHC 1,80 ERA, 5.0 IP, 3 BB, 3 K, 1.00 WHIP
- Daniel Norris (2012) – DET 2-2, 6.75 ERA, 14.2 IP, 9 BB, 11K, 1.98 WHIP
- Roberto Osuna (2012) – HOU 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 6.1 IP, 0 BB, 6K, 0.32 WHIP
- Taylor Cole (2011-2012) – LAA 0.00 ERA, 5.0 IP, 1 BB, 6 K, 0.60 WHIP
- Angel Perdomo (2015) – MIL 3.60 ERA, 5.0 IP, 3 BB, 9 K, 1.20 WHIP
- Justin Nicolino (2011) – MIN 1.59 ERA, 5.2 IP, 0 BB, 4 K, 1.24 WHIP
- Chase De Jong (2013) – MIN 0-2, 10.45 ERA, 10.1 IP, 3 BB, 5 K, 1.35 WHIP
- Noah Syndergaard (2011) – NYM 1-1, 1.88 ERA, 14.1 IP, 7 BB, 19 K, 1.19 WHIP
C-Tweets
Here is the latest instalment of C-Tweets that took place over the spring. It’s a mix of observations, video highlights and noteworthy stories.
Have you seen the @bluejays roster that’s heading to Montreal?
Former C’s👇
Justin Shafer (‘14)
Tim Mayza (‘14)
Zach Jackson (‘16)
Jackson McClelland (‘16)
Conor Fisk (‘15)
Riley Adams (‘17)
Brock Lundquist (‘17)
Joshua Palacios (‘16)
Roemon Fields (‘14)
Kevin Pillar (‘11) pic.twitter.com/usTkIAVMcK— Vancouver Canadians (@vancanadians) March 25, 2019
Catching prospect Max Pentecost has left #BlueJays camp to consider his future, with retirement a consideration, according to industry sources: https://t.co/3ictDbezI9
— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) March 22, 2019
Former Jays farmhand Jason Leblebijian was released by Arizona yesterday.
— Future Blue Jays (@FutureBlueJays) March 21, 2019
All the best to 2015 #VanCanadians righthander Josh DeGraaf (@josh_degraaf) who announced his retirement on Instagram. 2-2, 3.15, 1SV for the C’s. #BlueJays 2015 31st rd pick from Taylor U. Career 3.70 ERA over 367-1/3 innings. https://t.co/mdD3Lf64pX pic.twitter.com/pzA46btd3l
— CsPlusBaseball.ca (@csplusbaseball) March 14, 2019
All the best to 2012 #VanCanadians outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. as he leaves the #BlueJays nest for the Baltimore’s nest. Member of 2012 Northwest League championship team in Vancouver. Walked twice, stole a base and scored a run in championship clincher in Boise. #Jays https://t.co/tuf8zkrXpD
— CsPlusBaseball.ca (@csplusbaseball) March 9, 2019
Jon Harris Knows He Has to be Better https://t.co/aoXzgmLVL3
— Future Blue Jays (@FutureBlueJays) February 20, 2019
Per @BaseballAmerica, 2016-2017 #VanCanadians infielder Deiferson Barreto is resuming his playing career by signing a minor league deal with Toronto. He was on the Dunedin #BlueJays coaching staff in 2018. #Jays https://t.co/X5PEsUvS8c
— CsPlusBaseball.ca (@csplusbaseball) February 19, 2019
Blue Jays System Update with Gil Kim https://t.co/6TP98qqOsw pic.twitter.com/rQQj0qCYUJ
— Future Blue Jays (@FutureBlueJays) February 18, 2019
It’s back!! 2nd Annual #Hits2EndALZ and #Ks2EndALZ
I will personally donate money to fight Alzheimer’s for every strikeout or walk I have during Spring Training 2K19.K= $10
Walk=$20Who’s with me?!
— TJ Zeuch (@TJZeuch) February 3, 2019
In other Rule 5 #BlueJays news, lefty Travis Bergen, who was plucked by the San Francisco Giants, is absolutely dealing this spring. Has yet to allow a run, striking out 11 and allowing just 3 hits in 9.2 innings.
— Scott Mitchell (@ScottyMitchTSN) March 24, 2019
Rolling with the pitches, Winckowski showing promise https://t.co/d6YYBA9M9y By: Dannika Russell (@daemrussell ) #bluejays pic.twitter.com/dv81CV26Wj
— The Canadian Baseball Network (@CDNBaseballNet) March 22, 2019
Samad Taylor is 1-for-1 and has 2 RBIs this afternoon. I talked to him earlier this month in Dunedin, here’s the story for @Sportsnet:https://t.co/8ikrk1mj6c
— thomas (@nosalaryretaind) March 23, 2019
Once more, then Vancouver-bound. @fan590 @davecadeau @rozon590 @ScottyMacThinks @benwag247 @Wilnerness590 & @tomyoung590 thank you, sincerely. Special thanks to the @vancanadians for allowing me the chance to head south. pic.twitter.com/OPtWE8bLWR
— Rob Fai (@RobFaiNation) March 22, 2019
Earlier this week the #BlueJays told Tim Mayza he’d made the club. He also might play some first base, too: https://t.co/EN8fTJwDNJ
— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) March 22, 2019
Patrick Murphy hit 100 multiple times last season, and sat 96-97 late in games. In addition to his hammer curve, he’s added an effective change. This BA article has some nasty K video: https://t.co/Tg8uJuGEbC
— Future Blue Jays (@FutureBlueJays) March 21, 2019
It’s been a fun journey in the @bluejays organization. Feels good to get my second one of these in as many years. #humblebrag 🤷🏽♂️😂 pic.twitter.com/ql6vqhJisq
— Tayler Saucedo (@tsauce7) March 20, 2019
I took a trip to the MiLB complex before heading back north.
You want Jays prospect buzz? Zach Logue and Nathanael Perez. Put their names in your back pocket for now so you can remember them later. pic.twitter.com/9fnIdCmSrJ
— Jesse Goldberg-Strassler (@jgoldstrass) March 20, 2019
👀 2018 C’s pitcher @just_watts25 records his 1st save of Spring Training and 2014 pitcher Justin Shafer claims his 1st win during today’s @BlueJays win over the Twins! pic.twitter.com/onnUUhg4eh
— Vancouver Canadians (@vancanadians) March 17, 2019
BLUE JAYS: Notes from today;
1) Kacy Clemens off-season workout program saw him drop 18 pounds, looks fantastic.
2) Nate Pearson head & shoulders above any other arm actively in MiLB camp.
3) Jays tech has jumped significantly forward providing more data.
— Rob Fai (@RobFaiNation) March 16, 2019
VIDEO: #BlueJays prospect Griffin Conine crushes a double in the LCF gap @ https://t.co/fHRHBWU9r0 #MLBProspectPortal #SpringTraining @Griffin_Co9
— Dan J (@ProspectD2J) March 15, 2019
Patrick Murphy #BlueJays
Dirty stuff pic.twitter.com/5SYp7X9v6W— Jason Woodell (@JasonAtTheGame) March 15, 2019
When he’s not stealing home runs, @KPILLAR4 is crushing them! 💪 pic.twitter.com/HCHYBbUCTk
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) March 15, 2019
💪⚾️🔥👏 what an outing by @ryan_borucki ! https://t.co/HpXqD8uPAQ
— Vancouver Canadians (@vancanadians) March 15, 2019
Logue focusing on secondary pitches, hopes to land in New Hampshire https://t.co/4aVDi7eelZ By: Tom Stewart (@tstewartsports ) #baseball pic.twitter.com/dggVpODW5k
— The Canadian Baseball Network (@CDNBaseballNet) March 13, 2019
Good luck today to @chavezyoung242 has he is called up again in Spring Training with the BlueJays as they travel to Sarasota to play the Orioles! @JasonAtTheGame @jensen_juicy @GBSARays pic.twitter.com/Mxy93NqutI
— GeorgiaPremierSox (@premier_sox) March 13, 2019
Had an awesome time chatting with RHP @Cobi_Johnson and hearing about his story in the #BlueJays system. #FSU https://t.co/v3fKKRH25d
— Wesley Cheng (@chengwesley) March 11, 2019
No bigger heartbreaker than driving to Chick-fil-a and then realizing it’s Sunday. Truly devastating
— Brayden Bouchey (@UrBoyBouche) March 10, 2019
Cavan Biggio didn’t suffer any injuries in a car crash that totaled his truck on Wednesday. The #BlueJays‘ No. 10 prospect has since passed all of his concussion tests and is expected to return to game action Sunday: https://t.co/zT97B4twWO pic.twitter.com/fTMwevlzWf
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) March 10, 2019
Thankful The Lord let me live long enough to see my only son get a save in a big league game.Bummed I couldn’t see it in person.Proud that he remains committed to what he believes in regardless of the atmosphere.Strong work considering he hadn’t pitched in a game for nearly 3 wks pic.twitter.com/6u74I92dkR
— Tim McClelland (@Chiefmac64) March 9, 2019
It’s been a crazy last couple of days. I would like to thank @bluejays for taking me as an 18 year old teenager. I have met great people that have helped mold me into the person i am today. I’m very excited for the opportunity i have with the @orioles now! #BeLimitless pic.twitter.com/lTRT7mg7sJ
— Dwight Smith Jr (@DSmittyJr) March 9, 2019
McClelland grateful for Schneider’s help on ascent through Jays’ system https://t.co/l230oxxCdv By: Marcus Rebelo (@marcusrebelo94 ) #bluejays pic.twitter.com/HjjrU4sesc
— The Canadian Baseball Network (@CDNBaseballNet) March 7, 2019
Congrats to @Fpodkul34 on signing a professional contract with @jolietslammers ! Extremely proud of your hard work and relentlessness to chase what you deserve. This is just the beginning 💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/GLGY1hTqHW
— Nick Podkul (@Dr_PodCool) March 6, 2019
1st at-bat of the Spring Training Season for @loganwarmoth proud of how hard he worked during the off season! @BlueJays vs @Pirates #grapefruitleague2019 pic.twitter.com/gdPGftf3Im
— Greg Warmoth WFTV (@GWarmothWFTV) March 1, 2019
Thanks to John Schneider for not big leaguing me! 😂 Congratulations on all your success. pic.twitter.com/vkJAlg2ir6
— Tyler Murray (@LT__Murray) March 1, 2019
#GSM stud/Toronto @BlueJays LHP Prospect @JordanBarrett21 is back in Dunedin for Spring Training 2k19 ⚾️! #Family #WorkEthic #Purpose #MLB #MiLB #TorontoBlueJays pic.twitter.com/VQ0JRG5STR
— Gaeta Sports Mgt (@GaetaSportsMgt) March 1, 2019
A couple Canucks went deep in Spring Training action today, as Tyler O’Neill of the #StLCards and Dalton Pompey of the #BlueJays both hit their first dingers of the pre-season. #CanadianBaseball pic.twitter.com/EffskLffXg
— CanuckBaseballPlus (@CanuckBBPlus) February 25, 2019
From the backfields… Cavan Biggio in the cage. #bluejays pic.twitter.com/OLYELzZKCf
— Ben Wagner (@benwag247) February 21, 2019
Ryan Borucki bullpen session at the Bobby Mattick. #BlueJays pic.twitter.com/JC39kwLun5
— Gregor Chisholm (@gregorMLB) February 20, 2019
Rowdy Tellez grew up wearing 44, in tribute to his idol, Willie McCovey. He’s found new meaning. His mom died August 18, 2018. That combination of numbers equals 44. pic.twitter.com/4P6Jxh0LIj
— Jamie Campbell (@SNETCampbell) February 21, 2019
.@KPILLAR4 doing his best ‘stoic Superman’ #SpringTraining pic.twitter.com/x1MyKhsPQR
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) February 21, 2019
We’re back 👊🏻 pic.twitter.com/VtpC0Nvaha
— Ryan Borucki (@ryan_borucki) February 21, 2019
Want another reason the @BlueJays are on the rise? Let’s make it a @TJZeuch Tuesday! #NotJustVlad
The Spring Training invitee was #dealing in AA last year:
🤩 Eastern League All-Star (9-5, 3.08 ERA)
♠️ Playoff Ace (12 IP, 1 R, 9 K)
👇 Groundball machine…and 7 K/9 in 2nd Half! pic.twitter.com/WbYJAy8GMF— New Hampshire Fisher Cats (@FisherCats) February 19, 2019
Huge congratulations to my pitching coach @Conor_Fisk34 for getting the call up to the big league spring training camp! Thank you so much for all of your advice and late nights spent at the facility this off-season! pic.twitter.com/qFE9ENP31T
— Jake Orthober (@jakeorthober20) February 16, 2019
This guy – he’s been playing long toss with a couple of experienced MLB pitchers well versed in spin rates, how to use them, incorporating full body into throwing etc. Says this is best his arm has ever felt. Going into ST feels like he’ll throw harder than 101 this season. pic.twitter.com/nTxBuvAEwj
— Tim McClelland (@Chiefmac64) February 10, 2019
Very excited and fortunate to sign back in the states (sort of) with the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto is a first class organization and I cannot wait to put the blue jays uniform back on. Spring training is right around the corner and it’s back to Dunedin for me. pic.twitter.com/fOzAO8sQGo
— Andy Burns (@adburns10) February 6, 2019
Fellas had the opportunity to hear from and talk with one of the most driven dudes I’ve had the privilege to coach. Think you’re committed to being elite? Joey used to pay his friends to long toss with him in the snow. Couldn’t miss a day. Love ya brotha! @JoeyMurray30 #BeELITE pic.twitter.com/FReJ0rLCp8
— Nick Blake (@coachblake25) February 5, 2019