The Toronto Blue Jays announce incredible announcement concerning Arjun Nimmala
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The Toronto Blue Jays are red-hot, boasting an MLB-best 22-10 record over their last 32 games, but their High-A affiliate, the Vancouver Canadians, are on an impressive run of their own.
Winners of seven straight, they've been fuelled in large part by the standout performance of 2023 first-round pick Arjun Nimmala.
Blue Jays' top prospect's swagger is fuelling a rapid rise through the ranks.
A recent Sportsnet article reports that Nimmala launched his team-leading 10th home run of the season during an 8-4 win over Spokane on Wednesday night, becoming just the season teenager in the league this year to reach double-digit homers.
Toronto's top prospect appeared on Friday's episode of Jays Talk Plus with Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz to reflect on his stint on the development list last year and share how it shaped his offseason preparation to improve his approach at the plate.
«It was just getting up early and going in there and using the Trajekt Lab that we have, seeing pitches, just talking with the hitting coaches, just getting mentally prepared for guys, as well as just physically getting better on the baseball field." -Nimmala
Nimmala's improved power at the plate and significant reduced strikeout rate this season are changes he attributes to the time away from game action last year, which allowed him to reset and refine his approach.
«I think it's a little easier when you get that little step back and you're like, okay I'm not playing, so now I can really hone in on just being confident in the skills that I have.
I've always been a pretty confident guy, I would say, but it's just really trusting the ability that I have and just allowing that to translate into game action.» -Nimmala
I've always been a pretty confident guy, I would say, but it's just really trusting the ability that I have and just allowing that to translate into game action.» -Nimmala
When he was drafted, Arjun Nimmala made history as the first-generation Indian-American selected in the first round of the MLB Draft, an accomplishment he proudly embraces.
«I'm super proud of that, and I think that another big goal of mine is to help inspire other Indian athletes to play not only baseball but sports in general. I think it's a huge part of life, and it's very inspiring and motivating for me.» -Nimmala
All of this has generated significant buzz around Nimmala, but the promising shortstop is embracing the spotlight and rising to meet the expectations set for him.
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