The Toronto Blue Jays take advantage of their former top prospect
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The Toronto Blue jays ensured their former top pitching prospect endured a tough outing on Saturday.
Over the past three games against the Athletics, the Blue Jays have finally looked like the team many anticipated heading into the season.
Blue Jays crush former top prospect in Saturday's win over the Athletics.
Brad Wakai from the Toronto Blue Jays On Si writes that heading into Saturday's game, there was some intrigue surrounding the pitcher taking the mound against the Blue Jays.
"Gunnar Hoglund, the 25-year-old rookie, might be a familiar name for many fans since he was once a top prospect for Toronto after being taken 19th overall in the 2021 draft. He was infamously included in the trade package that brought Matt Chapman to the Blue Jays in 2022." -Wakai
Hoglund made his MLB debut on May 2, and although he shows potential to develop into a reliable starter, down the line, his early performances have been rocky.
"Entering Saturday with a 5.13 ERA in five starts, Toronto did not give their former star prospect a warm welcome by scoring eight runs off 10 hits in the six innings that he pitched, inflating the right-hander's ERA to 6.40." -Wakai
Naturally, no one within or outside the Blue Jays organization is upset about the outcome, as the team's offense continued to click at a crucial point in the season. Still, it will be interesting to see what comes of Hoglund.
As a young pitcher, there's a real possibility his initial stint in the Majors could be cut short he doesn't find his footing soon, and if it happens, his former team will have played a major role in that outcome.
Source:
Toronto Blue Jays On Si
Blue Jays Dominated Their Former Top Pitching Prospect As Offense Keeps Rolling
Toronto Blue Jays On Si
Blue Jays Dominated Their Former Top Pitching Prospect As Offense Keeps Rolling
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