Blue Jays sign 18 draft picks, including first-rounder Brandon Barriera

July 26, 2022 - 4:03pm

Hazel Mae and Shi Davidi discuss the Toronto Blue Jays' first-round pick, Brandon Barriera, his confidence, his athleticism, and the tools that could allow him to become an effective starting pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed 18 of their selections from the 2022 MLB Draft, including first-round pick Brandon Barriera.

In addition to the 18 selections, the Blue Jays have also signed three undrafted free agents.

Barriera, 18, is a left-handed pitcher who the Blue Jays selected 23rd overall. By signing with the Jays, he is forgoing a commitment made to play college ball at Vanderbilt.

Barriera was selected out of American Heritage School in Florida and has a four-pitch mix with a fastball that ranges from 90 to 95 mph to go with a changeup, curveball, and slider.

“I'm glad they picked me,” he said of the Blue Jays on draft night. “It's such a great organization and the development they have on that side is amazing, too. When you look at their team, they play their young guys, they're not scared to bring up their young guys. That's something that I would love to be a part of.”

Below is a complete list of new prospects signed by the Blue Jays.

Name	Round	Selection	Position	Bats	Throws	Age
Brandon Barriera	1	23	P	L	L	18
Joshua Kasevich	2	60	SS	R	R	21
Tucker Toman	2C	77	SS	S	R	18
Cade Doughty	2C	78	2B	R	R	21
Alan Roden	3	98	OF	L	R	22
Ryan Jennings	4	128	P	R	R	23
Mason Fluharty	5	158	P	R	L	20
TJ Brock	6	188	P	R	R	22
Peyton Williams	7	218	1B	L	L	21
Dylan Rock	8	248	OF	R	R	23
Devereaux Harrison	9	278	P	R	R	21
Ian Churchill	10	308	P	L	L	23
Patrick Gallagher	11	338	P	R	R	22
Nolan Perry	12	368	P	R	R	18
Bo Bonds	13	398	P	R	R	21
Samual Hernandez Ten	14	428	C	R	R	18
Michael Turconi	15	458	SS	L	R	23
Ryan Chasse	17	518	P	L	L	22
Alex Amalfi	FA	FA	P	R	R	21
Devonte Brown	FA	FA	OF	R	R	22
Ryan McCarty	FA	FA	SS	R	R	23

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