Jake Bloss named most improved Blue Jays prospect
Congratulations go out to Jake Bloss
The pitcher, who was acquired in July as the centrepiece of the trade that sent Yusei Kikuchi to the Houston Astros, was recently named the most improved prospect in the Blue Jays system.
In a recent article by MLB.com writers Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo, and Sam Dykstra, the three pointed to Bloss' rise from High-A Asheville all the way to the major leagues with the Astros.
While his numbers with Houston weren't great, a 6.94 ERA over three starts, the fact that the Blue Jays number three prospect ascended that quickly is an accomplishment in of itself.
The only one of the three players involved the trade - the other two being Will Wagner and Joey Loperfido - that has yet to see big league time with Toronto, Bloss has a legitimate shot and winning the #5 slot in the rotation, especially if Yariel Rodriguez becomes a full-time reliever.
Blosshas the stuff to be a bona-fide major league starting pitcher. His fastball peaks about 97, and he has already increased the velocity on his curveball. If he can improve both the quality and control of his pitches, especially his changeup, and generate more whiffs, he will be a valuable and much-needed member of the Blue Jays roster.
If Bloss doesn't make the team out of Spring Training, then look for him to be the first man in case of injury or struggles.
Either way, Jake Bloss will be a big part of the Blue Jays going forward.
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