Max Scherzer organizes unique draft order for Blue Jays' fantasy league

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:11 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Max Scherzer organizes unique draft order for Blue Jays' fantasy league
Summary

Max Scherzer developed a creative method to determine the fantasy football draft order for the Toronto Blue Jays on August 16, 2026. Blue Jays players participated in a radar gun challenge where the support staff threw baseballs to set the order, with the highest velocity earning the first pick. Assistant pitching coach Sam Greene topped the leaderboard with a throw of 90 mph. Players were eager to draw Greene's name for a favorable draft spot, highlighting the lighthearted yet competitive nature of the Blue Jays' fantasy league.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Scherzer involves support staff in draft order process.
  • Players draw staff names to determine draft position.
  • Greene’s 90 mph throw secured the first pick for Okamoto.
  • Other throws ranged in the 70 mph range.
  • The event showcases team unity and competitive spirit.
Latest Updates
  • 8:11 PMYahoo SportsMax Scherzer came up with a brilliant way to decide the Blue Jays' fantasy draft order
Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days