The Blue Jays have the all-important fifth overall selection and it has been speculated that they will select a pitcher over a position player, however, they may be presented with an opportunity to hit a home run with generational talent Spencer Torkelson.
Torkelson is a first baseman from Arizona State and on most boards projected to go third overall. The slugger has demolished collegiate pitching to the tune of a .337 batting average with 48 home runs and 119 runs batted in over his first two seasons with the Sun Devils.
In 2019, the 20-year old hit .