Blue Jays prospects show power gains in 2026 strength program
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 7:35 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Nine Toronto Blue Jays prospects made headlines for adding significant strength in 2026, according to a Baseball America spotlight. The report highlighted players who increased their 90th percentile exit velocities by at least 2 mph from the previous season., Aaron Parker and Jace Bohrofen each improved by over 3.5 mph, reaching 110.4 mph and 109.3 mph, respectively. The team has implemented a robust strength and conditioning program at their Florida complex, which has been praised by industry experts. The Blue Jays continue to focus on player development, particularly in the area of hitting, as they groom prospects like Dub Gleed, J.R. Freethy, Nick Goodwin, and others to enhance their performance.
- •Nine Blue Jays prospects improved their exit velocities in 2026.
- •Aaron Parker and Jace Bohrofen showed significant power increases.
- •The team's strength program has garnered positive feedback from experts.
- •Dub Gleed, J.R. Freethy, and others added moderate power to their profiles.
- •Focus on hitting development is expected to enhance overall team performance.
- 7:35 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays Prospects Who Added Strength in 2026
"On Friday, Baseball America published a spotlight of 25 prospects who’ve added significantly to their exit velocities in 2026. At the bottom of the post is a list of all 162 prospects in baseball who added at least 2mph to their 90th percentile exit velocity between last season and this one. The 90th percentile is […]
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