The MLB Draft continues with rounds 11-20 on MLB.com. The Blue Jays begin the second half of the draft with the 322nd pick. You can follow the Jays draft selections right here.
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Round 11, 322nd overall. LHP Jared Spencer, Texas. Bats Left, Throws Left. 6-foot-3, 210 pounds. Born July 1, 2003.
MLB.com Scouting Report - Spencer was the closer for a 2023 Indiana State team that made an unexpected run to the NCAA super regionals, though he injured his shoulder in his final outing of the season. He avoided surgery but didn't pitch that summer or fall, then started slowly as a junior season before moving into the Sycamores rotation at midseason. He turned down the Phillies as a 14th-rounder last July to transfer to Texas, where he emerged as the best college senior in the 2025 Draft before injuring his shoulder in April and undergoing season-ending surgery. Spencer added 2 mph to his fastball this spring, sitting at 93-96 mph, touching 98 and maintaining his velocity deep into games, albeit with more downhill angle than carry or run. His sweeping slider always has been his best pitch and it became a wipeout offering after it picked up 5 mph compared to a year ago, averaging 88 mph and reaching 91. He barely threw a changeup at Indiana State but now has the makings of a solid mid-80s cambio with depth. Not only did Spencer improve his velocity and shapes under the tutelage of famed Longhorns pitching coach Max Weiner, but he also gained better mechanics. His delivery is still funky in the back and features some effort, but he was more direct to the plate and more on top of his offerings before he got hurt. His surgery clouds his Draft status, but he was a three-pitch starter working his way toward the first round until his shoulder gave out. Video
Baseball America Scouting Report - BA Grade: 50/Extreme. Spencer was a top 200 prospect in the 2024 class and was drafted by the Phillies in the 14th round but didn’t sign. After three seasons with Indiana State, he transferred to Texas in 2025, where he was the team’s Friday night starter until a shoulder injury that required surgery ended his season in late April. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound lefthander has an effortful delivery that features a sharp, stabbing arm action, but the senior made strides with his control and overall depth of his arsenal prior to his injury. Spencer’s mid-90s fastball touched 98 mph, and his upper-80s slider featured hard, biting action and looked like a real plus pitch. He also introduced a mid-80s changeup into his mix for the first time this spring and threw it around 15% of the time to righties, though he willingly threw it against lefties as well. Spencer showed scouts borderline first-round stuff this spring and his stock was on the rise, though the combination of heightened reliever risk and now a significant injury has pushed him down the board. Scouting Grades: Fastball: 60 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 40.
Twitter Reaction
@Damon98_ The Blue Jays indeed were saving up. They've just nabbed Jared Spencer out of Texas with their 322nd overall selection. Pipeline's 113th ranked prospect, Spencer wields a electric 3 pitch mix and was trending towards being a 1st round selection prior to his injury.
@TaylorBlakeWard Blue Jays nab one of the priority seniors in the 11th in Jared Spencer from Texas, plenty of upside who would have spent spring as Longhorns Friday man if not for shoulder injuries/surgery, sweeper paired with fastball give him quick-moving relief floor with rotation upside.
@AustinF0421 The Jays get another college arm out of the state of Texas! Jared Spencer has a plus FB that he can fill the zone with as well as a plus SL. Him and Bucknam in the same rotation should be very fun.
@KareemSSN Jared Spencer recently underwent shoulder surgery, but I think he could be a steal in this year's MLB Draft. He's a lefty who sits 95 MPH on his heater (T97.7) and carries it deep into starts, with an elite 70-grade bullet (88 MPH, 2.2/0.4 mov), and present feel for a changeup.
@Hall_Thomas_ Jared Spencer was projected as one of the top college arms in this year's class before he underwent shoulder surgery this past spring. Sneaky good pickup for #BlueJays, assuming Spencer signs, of course. He declined PHI's offer as a 14th-rounder in 2024.
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Round 12, 352nd overall. OF Blaine Bullard, Klein Cain HS, Houston, Texas. Bats Both, Throws Left. 6-foot-2, 180 pounds. Born August 16, 2006.
MLB.com Scouting Report - Bullard raised his stock more than any high school position prospect in Texas this spring. Teams have differing opinions about his offensive upside, but enough clubs like him that he could fit in the top three rounds if he's signable. He has a strong commitment to Texas A&M and could wind up in College Station. Scouts who believe in Bullard like his bat-to-ball skills from both sides of the plate. Others have questions about his hitting ability and worry that he hasn't faced much in the way of quality competition. He employs more of a gap-to-gap approach right now and makes a lot of groundball contact, but he also has bat speed and a projectable 6-foot-2 frame that could translate into 15 homers per season as he continues to get stronger. Bullard owns plus speed and knows how to use it on the bases and in the outfield. He displays good instincts in center field and should be able to remain there in college or pro ball. He has average arm strength and could handle all three outfield spots if needed. Video
Baseball America Scouting Report - BA Grade: 50/Extreme Bullard had tons of helium out of the Houston area this spring. The quick-twitch athlete and switch-hitter played his way up draft boards after turning in consistent, impressive showings all season. Listed at 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, Bullard’s early skill set lays the foundation for a potential table-setter at the top of the lineup. He can spray the ball all over the field from both sides of the plate with a fairly clean swing. That allows him to do damage on the bases with his loudest present tool—his easy plus speed. That speed shows up both as a baserunner and defender in center field, where he demonstrates strong instincts, solid routes and enough arm strength to suggest he could stick there in the long run. Teams will have to project more on his power, which mostly produces doubles to the gaps now. His overall athleticism, frame and whippy swing, especially from the left side, suggest he could grow into more power in time. There will be teams that prefer a player with Bullard’s profile to continue developing against better competition in college, and he’s committed to Texas A&M, but his talent fits in rounds three to five. Scouting Grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 40 | Run:60 | Field: 55 | Arm: 50.
Twitter Reaction
@Damon98_ Holy $*** the Blue Jays just took Blaine Bullard here in the 12th round. That's a monster selection. They're swinging for the fences here with their last two selections. Phenomenal pick.
@Damon98_ An absolute monster selection by the Blue Jays here. Bullard is a prep CFer with explosiveness. "Tools for days" as someone put it to me. This is easily my favorite Day 2 selection by the Blue Jays and a chance to turn into a dynamic/impactful player. He is signing.
@AustinF0421 Blaine Bullard gets picked by the Blue Jays in the 11th rnd. Prob would be a much higher pick in this year’s draft, but believe he has a strong commitment to A&M & will most likely make his way to College Station.
@365Aggie BREAKING: Incoming freshman OF Blaine Bullard has been selected with the 352nd pick in the MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays. He will sign with the Blue Jays. Congrats and best of luck to Blaine!
@JoeDoyleMiLB From this chair, it's been a phenomenal draft for the Toronto Blue Jays (assuming they can sign them all, Blaine Bullard especially).
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Round 13, 382nd overall. RHP Trace Baker, UNC Wilmington. Bats Right, Throws Right. 6-foot-4, 230 pounds. Born December 18, 2003.
Baseball America Scouting Report - Baker is a 6-foot-4, 230-pound righthander who pitched a single season for Catawba (N.C.) JC before heading to UNC Wilmington. He initially opened the year in the rotation, then shifted to a multi-inning relief role where he posted a 2.24 ERA, five saves and a 25% strikeout rate to earn first team all-conference honors. Baker also cut his walk rate (7.4%) in half compared to 2024. Baker has two fastball variants, a 92-93 mph four-seamer that can touch 96 and a sinker that is two beats slower, that he delivers from a lower slot with solid extension. He also has a low-to-mid-80s slider that he showed some feel to manipulate when seeking more sweep to put hitters away. Baker also dabbled with a mid-80s changeup. Baker doesn’t have an elite swing-and-miss offering, but his variety of pitch shapes and improved strike-throwing could intrigue a team later in the draft. If not, he is set to transfer to North Carolina in 2026.
Round 14, 412th overall. RHP Noah Palmese, Webber International University (FL). Bats Right, Throws Right. 6-foot-3, 220 pounds. Born July 23, 2003.
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Round 15, 442nd overall. OF Jake Casey, Kent State. Bats Left, Throws Right. 6-foot-2, 190 pounds. Born April 17, 2003.
MLB Scouting Report - The son of three-time All-Star Sean Casey, Jake bounced back from a .216/.323/.523 junior season and Tommy John surgery in 2024 to slash .356/.500/.736 with 17 homers and 20 steals this spring. He has a smooth left-handed swing -- not surprising considering his dad -- and shows the ability to loft the ball in the air to his pull side. He has solid speed and enough arm strength to play right field.
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Round 16, 472nd overall. C Jaxson West, Florida State. Bats Left, Throws Right. 6-foot-0, 193 pounds. Born August 8, 2003.
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Round 17, 502nd overall. OF Jordan Rich, American Heritage School, Plantation, FL. Bats Left, Throws Left. 5-foot-10, 175 pounds. Born June 18, 2007.
Twitter Reaction
@ABLichtenstein The Toronto Blue Jays just drafted Sun Sentinel co-player of the year Jordan Rich, a standout at American Heritage. Rich is committed to Miami-Dade College.
@Ryley__Delaney Not sure if Jordan Rich is a hedge pick. They've selected quite a few prep players towards the backend of the draft in past years who've signed: Gage Stanifer, Gavin Smith, Nolan Perry. Others, like Chase Brunson, have not signed.
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Round 18, 532nd overall.
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Round 19, 562nd overall.
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Round 20, 592nd overall.
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Round 11, 322nd overall. LHP Jared Spencer, Texas. Bats Left, Throws Left. 6-foot-3, 210 pounds. Born July 1, 2003.
MLB.com Scouting Report - Spencer was the closer for a 2023 Indiana State team that made an unexpected run to the NCAA super regionals, though he injured his shoulder in his final outing of the season. He avoided surgery but didn't pitch that summer or fall, then started slowly as a junior season before moving into the Sycamores rotation at midseason. He turned down the Phillies as a 14th-rounder last July to transfer to Texas, where he emerged as the best college senior in the 2025 Draft before injuring his shoulder in April and undergoing season-ending surgery. Spencer added 2 mph to his fastball this spring, sitting at 93-96 mph, touching 98 and maintaining his velocity deep into games, albeit with more downhill angle than carry or run. His sweeping slider always has been his best pitch and it became a wipeout offering after it picked up 5 mph compared to a year ago, averaging 88 mph and reaching 91. He barely threw a changeup at Indiana State but now has the makings of a solid mid-80s cambio with depth. Not only did Spencer improve his velocity and shapes under the tutelage of famed Longhorns pitching coach Max Weiner, but he also gained better mechanics. His delivery is still funky in the back and features some effort, but he was more direct to the plate and more on top of his offerings before he got hurt. His surgery clouds his Draft status, but he was a three-pitch starter working his way toward the first round until his shoulder gave out. Video
Baseball America Scouting Report - BA Grade: 50/Extreme. Spencer was a top 200 prospect in the 2024 class and was drafted by the Phillies in the 14th round but didn’t sign. After three seasons with Indiana State, he transferred to Texas in 2025, where he was the team’s Friday night starter until a shoulder injury that required surgery ended his season in late April. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound lefthander has an effortful delivery that features a sharp, stabbing arm action, but the senior made strides with his control and overall depth of his arsenal prior to his injury. Spencer’s mid-90s fastball touched 98 mph, and his upper-80s slider featured hard, biting action and looked like a real plus pitch. He also introduced a mid-80s changeup into his mix for the first time this spring and threw it around 15% of the time to righties, though he willingly threw it against lefties as well. Spencer showed scouts borderline first-round stuff this spring and his stock was on the rise, though the combination of heightened reliever risk and now a significant injury has pushed him down the board. Scouting Grades: Fastball: 60 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 40.
Twitter Reaction
@Damon98_ The Blue Jays indeed were saving up. They've just nabbed Jared Spencer out of Texas with their 322nd overall selection. Pipeline's 113th ranked prospect, Spencer wields a electric 3 pitch mix and was trending towards being a 1st round selection prior to his injury.
@TaylorBlakeWard Blue Jays nab one of the priority seniors in the 11th in Jared Spencer from Texas, plenty of upside who would have spent spring as Longhorns Friday man if not for shoulder injuries/surgery, sweeper paired with fastball give him quick-moving relief floor with rotation upside.
@AustinF0421 The Jays get another college arm out of the state of Texas! Jared Spencer has a plus FB that he can fill the zone with as well as a plus SL. Him and Bucknam in the same rotation should be very fun.
@KareemSSN Jared Spencer recently underwent shoulder surgery, but I think he could be a steal in this year's MLB Draft. He's a lefty who sits 95 MPH on his heater (T97.7) and carries it deep into starts, with an elite 70-grade bullet (88 MPH, 2.2/0.4 mov), and present feel for a changeup.
@Hall_Thomas_ Jared Spencer was projected as one of the top college arms in this year's class before he underwent shoulder surgery this past spring. Sneaky good pickup for #BlueJays, assuming Spencer signs, of course. He declined PHI's offer as a 14th-rounder in 2024.
Image from @BlaineBullard33
Round 12, 352nd overall. OF Blaine Bullard, Klein Cain HS, Houston, Texas. Bats Both, Throws Left. 6-foot-2, 180 pounds. Born August 16, 2006.
MLB.com Scouting Report - Bullard raised his stock more than any high school position prospect in Texas this spring. Teams have differing opinions about his offensive upside, but enough clubs like him that he could fit in the top three rounds if he's signable. He has a strong commitment to Texas A&M and could wind up in College Station. Scouts who believe in Bullard like his bat-to-ball skills from both sides of the plate. Others have questions about his hitting ability and worry that he hasn't faced much in the way of quality competition. He employs more of a gap-to-gap approach right now and makes a lot of groundball contact, but he also has bat speed and a projectable 6-foot-2 frame that could translate into 15 homers per season as he continues to get stronger. Bullard owns plus speed and knows how to use it on the bases and in the outfield. He displays good instincts in center field and should be able to remain there in college or pro ball. He has average arm strength and could handle all three outfield spots if needed. Video
Baseball America Scouting Report - BA Grade: 50/Extreme Bullard had tons of helium out of the Houston area this spring. The quick-twitch athlete and switch-hitter played his way up draft boards after turning in consistent, impressive showings all season. Listed at 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, Bullard’s early skill set lays the foundation for a potential table-setter at the top of the lineup. He can spray the ball all over the field from both sides of the plate with a fairly clean swing. That allows him to do damage on the bases with his loudest present tool—his easy plus speed. That speed shows up both as a baserunner and defender in center field, where he demonstrates strong instincts, solid routes and enough arm strength to suggest he could stick there in the long run. Teams will have to project more on his power, which mostly produces doubles to the gaps now. His overall athleticism, frame and whippy swing, especially from the left side, suggest he could grow into more power in time. There will be teams that prefer a player with Bullard’s profile to continue developing against better competition in college, and he’s committed to Texas A&M, but his talent fits in rounds three to five. Scouting Grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 40 | Run:60 | Field: 55 | Arm: 50.
Twitter Reaction
@Damon98_ Holy $*** the Blue Jays just took Blaine Bullard here in the 12th round. That's a monster selection. They're swinging for the fences here with their last two selections. Phenomenal pick.
@Damon98_ An absolute monster selection by the Blue Jays here. Bullard is a prep CFer with explosiveness. "Tools for days" as someone put it to me. This is easily my favorite Day 2 selection by the Blue Jays and a chance to turn into a dynamic/impactful player. He is signing.
@AustinF0421 Blaine Bullard gets picked by the Blue Jays in the 11th rnd. Prob would be a much higher pick in this year’s draft, but believe he has a strong commitment to A&M & will most likely make his way to College Station.
@365Aggie BREAKING: Incoming freshman OF Blaine Bullard has been selected with the 352nd pick in the MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays. He will sign with the Blue Jays. Congrats and best of luck to Blaine!
@JoeDoyleMiLB From this chair, it's been a phenomenal draft for the Toronto Blue Jays (assuming they can sign them all, Blaine Bullard especially).
Image from UNC Wilmington Athletics.
Round 13, 382nd overall. RHP Trace Baker, UNC Wilmington. Bats Right, Throws Right. 6-foot-4, 230 pounds. Born December 18, 2003.
Baseball America Scouting Report - Baker is a 6-foot-4, 230-pound righthander who pitched a single season for Catawba (N.C.) JC before heading to UNC Wilmington. He initially opened the year in the rotation, then shifted to a multi-inning relief role where he posted a 2.24 ERA, five saves and a 25% strikeout rate to earn first team all-conference honors. Baker also cut his walk rate (7.4%) in half compared to 2024. Baker has two fastball variants, a 92-93 mph four-seamer that can touch 96 and a sinker that is two beats slower, that he delivers from a lower slot with solid extension. He also has a low-to-mid-80s slider that he showed some feel to manipulate when seeking more sweep to put hitters away. Baker also dabbled with a mid-80s changeup. Baker doesn’t have an elite swing-and-miss offering, but his variety of pitch shapes and improved strike-throwing could intrigue a team later in the draft. If not, he is set to transfer to North Carolina in 2026.
Round 14, 412th overall. RHP Noah Palmese, Webber International University (FL). Bats Right, Throws Right. 6-foot-3, 220 pounds. Born July 23, 2003.
Image from @jake.casey4
Round 15, 442nd overall. OF Jake Casey, Kent State. Bats Left, Throws Right. 6-foot-2, 190 pounds. Born April 17, 2003.
MLB Scouting Report - The son of three-time All-Star Sean Casey, Jake bounced back from a .216/.323/.523 junior season and Tommy John surgery in 2024 to slash .356/.500/.736 with 17 homers and 20 steals this spring. He has a smooth left-handed swing -- not surprising considering his dad -- and shows the ability to loft the ball in the air to his pull side. He has solid speed and enough arm strength to play right field.
Image from @jax20n
Round 16, 472nd overall. C Jaxson West, Florida State. Bats Left, Throws Right. 6-foot-0, 193 pounds. Born August 8, 2003.
Image from @ahpatriotsbaseball
Round 17, 502nd overall. OF Jordan Rich, American Heritage School, Plantation, FL. Bats Left, Throws Left. 5-foot-10, 175 pounds. Born June 18, 2007.
Twitter Reaction
@ABLichtenstein The Toronto Blue Jays just drafted Sun Sentinel co-player of the year Jordan Rich, a standout at American Heritage. Rich is committed to Miami-Dade College.
@Ryley__Delaney Not sure if Jordan Rich is a hedge pick. They've selected quite a few prep players towards the backend of the draft in past years who've signed: Gage Stanifer, Gavin Smith, Nolan Perry. Others, like Chase Brunson, have not signed.
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Round 18, 532nd overall.
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Round 19, 562nd overall.
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Round 20, 592nd overall.
