Jays name minor league most valuable players

Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Kevin Pillar. (Nathan Denette/CP)

TORONTO – Second baseman Jon Berti, outfielder Dwight Smith and shortstop Franklin Berreto were honoured once again by the Toronto Blue Jays.

Berti, Smith and Berreto were among the players selected as recipients of the R. Howard Webster award, which recognize the most valuable players at each of the Jays’ minor-league affiliated teams. Berti was the double-A nominee while Smith was honoured at high-A and Barreto was recognized at the short season level.

Berti, Smith and Berreto were all honoured last year and join a list of 29 players to receive multiple selections.

Also honoured were outfielder Kevin Pillar (triple-A), third baseman Mich Nay (low-A), shortstop Richard Urena (rookie advanced), catcher/first baseman Juan Kelly (rookie) and first baseman Emmanuel Moreta (DSL).

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