Juan Sanchez shows promise as Blue Jays' prospect following hot start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 8:09 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Juan Sanchez, the Toronto Blue Jays' #12 prospect, demonstrated potential during the 2026 season after a strong debut in the Dominican Summer League. After a rough start in A ball, hitting just.118 in his first 20 games, Sanchez rebounded with a.313 batting average and 13 extra-base hits in his subsequent appearances. His power-hitting capabilities have caught attention, highlighted by a promising hard-hit rate. The Blue Jays are hopeful Sanchez will continue to refine his hitting as he adjusts to professional pitching.
- •Sanchez is currently hitting.313 after a slow start in A ball.
- •He has 13 extra-base hits since improving his approach at the plate.
- •Sanchez's power potential makes him a key prospect for the Blue Jays.
- •The Blue Jays lack depth in their international free agent pipeline.
- 8:09 AMYahoo Sports — Taking Wing: Juan Sanchez
"The Jays’ International Free Agent pipeline has been a bit down in recent years. Vladimir Guerrero jr. and Alejandro Kirk are homegrown stars who signed at 16, but they’re it on the roster right now. There isn’t a ton of immediate promise on the farm, either. Recent top dollar signings, including like Manuel Beltre, Luis […]
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