Max Scherzer organizes unique draft order for Blue Jays' fantasy league
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:11 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Max Scherzer came up with a brilliant way to decide the Blue Jays' fantasy draft order
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