As for the Winter League update, the Jays have a total of 10 pitching prospects playing winter ball this year. Virtually every one of the Jays pitchers are having impressive campaigns, except for Matt Daly, who seems to be struggling in the Arizona Fall League (11ER in 9.1 innings).

Here’s a look at the success the Jays’ pitching prospects are having so far:

SP Marc Rzepczynski:

Rzepczynski is obviously the most well known Jays player on this list, not only because of his major league experience, but also his ridiculous numbers in the Arizona Fall League so far through 5 starts:

3-0, 0.69 ERA, 26.0ip, 2 ER, 21 hits, 8 BB, 20 Ks, 1.12 WHIP, .223 opp. avg

Marc leads the AFL so far in innings pitched and ERA. He has gone at least 6 innings in each of his last three starts, and he hasn’t given up any home runs. He is really increasing his trade value if needed, but hopefully he can carry this success into next year and have a strong spring. (more…)

Jorge Padilla is 6’1″ 215 lbs and bats right. He was drafted in the 3rd rd of the 1998 draft by the Phillies and has had limited success since he was drafted. His highest totals so far have been 16 HRs (2001 in HiA and 2007 in AAA), 32 SB (2002 in AA), .367 average (2009 in AAA), .424 OBP (2009 in AAA). He was good enough in 2009 to get a look with the lowly Nationals, but has very limited power potential. As a bench player, he could do well enough since he’s hit for high average throughout his minor league career and does have some speed. His OBP is sound, but he would have a to prove effective right away to stick around on any MLB club. Out of the 3 players signed, he has the most potential to stick around in AAA and get called upon during 2010 if needed.

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