Blue Jays Draft JoJo Parker Eighth Overall

The Toronto Blue Jays selected 18-year-old JoJo Parker, a shortstop from Purvis High School in Mississippi, with the eighth overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, marking their first top-10 pick since 2020. Parker impressed scouts with a .465 batting average, .665 on-base percentage, and 70 RBIs in 37 games, earning him the 2024-2025 Mississippi Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year award. Ranked ninth on MLB.com's top prospect list, Parker is known for his hit-power combination and plate discipline. While some scouts project a move to third or second base due to defensive concerns, Toronto prioritized his offensive upside and work ethic. Parker is currently committed to play college baseball at Mississippi State. His selection continues the Blue Jays’ trend of drafting high-upside shortstops or pitchers in the first round.