With one game remaining in the 2019 season the Blue Jays could conceivably end up tied with the Seattle Mariners, however, the Jays have the tiebreaker which would afford them the lower pick. This past draft the fifth-round pick carried a slot value of $6,180,700.
The last time the Blue Jays had a top-five selection in the first round was 1997 when the team selected outfielder Vernon Wells. He would sign for $1.8 million and spend 12 seasons north of the border accumulating a 28.7 WAR with the Blue Jays.
The Detroit Tigers hold the worst record in the majors and for the effort will be awarded the first overall selection.