Jays Journal Top 50 Blue Jays Prospects: No. 44 Tom Robson

Jared Macdonald — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:13:18 +0000

Next up is the first Canadian on this list, a big right-hander from British Columbia with a bright future that just turned 18 years old…

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No. 44: Thomas Robson

Starting pitcher / 18 years old / 6′4″ 205 lbs

Born: June 27, 1993 in Ladner, BC, Canada

Bats: Right Throws: Right

High School: Delta Secondary School (Ladner, BC)

College: N/A

Drafted By: The Toronto Blue Jays in the 4th round (139th overall) of the 2011 Amateur Draft

Signed For: $325,000 ($136,000 above slot)

Pre-2011 Rank: N/A

Jared Macdonald — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:45:40 +0000

Our top ranked position player comes in next on the top 50 prospects countdown…

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Third Baseman / 21 years old / 6′0″ 213 lbs

Born: January 18, 1990 in Langley, British Columbia, Canada

Bats: Right Throws: Right

High School: Brookswood Secondary School

College: Signed a letter of intent with Arizona State University

Drafted By: The Milwaukee Brewers in the 1st round (16th overall) of the 2008 amateur entry draft

Jersey Number: #13 for the Huntsville Stars

Quick Facts:

Sister Danielle is a standout softball pitcher for the University of Washington Huskies
Played on the same BC club team as Tyson Gillies, one prospect sent to the Phillies in the Cliff Lee-to-Seattle trade
In addition to playing baseball, he enjoys playing basketball and golf (more…)