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Blue Jays draft Groshans, Conine on Day 1

TORONTO -- The Blue Jays prioritized adding another potent bat to their infield on Monday night by selecting one of the best all-around hitters in the high school ranks with the 12th overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft.

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Toronto chose 18-year-old shortstop Jordan Groshans from Magnolia High School in Texas during the first round. The 6-foot-4, 190-pound senior garnered attention for his bat speed and a lack of glaring weaknesses in his overall game. Groshans already possesses some power, and there's an expectation for more as he grows into his athletic frame.