Blue Jays: Arizona Fall League News and Notes

MIAMI, FL - JULY 09: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
MIAMI, FL - JULY 09: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. /
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The Toronto Blue Jays compliment of players representing the Surprise Saguaros in the Arizona Fall League currently sport a 5-5 record and sit in second place of the AFL West division.

Here is a look at some of the news and notes surrounding the Blue Jays players.

Pearson Gets Rocked in Second AFL Outing:

Nate Pearson was unable to duplicate his successful AFL debut in his second outing on the bump. The big right-hander could not get out of the second inning surrendering seven earned runs scattered around five hits. Pearson walked four and was also victimized for a round-tripper by Bobby Dalbec. The Surprise would eventually lose the contest 18-2.

Guerrero Jr. Leads AFL In Hitting

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads the Arizona Fall League in hitting after seven fall contests with a robust .517 average. Vladdy is 15 for 29 with five doubles and nine runs batted in while only fanning once thus far. Surprisingly the young slugger is still looking for his first homer of the fall league.

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McClelland Still Perfect After Three Outings

Pitcher Jackson McClelland has yet to surrender a hit in three relief appearances for the Saguaros. The hurler has been nearly perfect in 5.2 innings of work striking out four and nailing down two holds.

The 24-year old sported a 4.33 earned run average with eight saves in 39 relief outings between Dunedin and New Hampshire in 2018.

Biggio Struggling At Plate While Honing Craft In Outfield

Cavan Biggio is moonlighting as an outfielder during the fall league as the prospect attempts to add some positional versatility to his game. Biggio has understandably struggled at the dish hitting .150/.321/.150 with only three singles in 20 at-bats thus far for the Surprise. However, the 23-year old snapped a four-game hitless skid with a pair of hits in his last contest.

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And The Rest…….

Santiago Espinal– .143/.250/.238- 3 for 21 with a triple and 2 stolen bases.

Zach Jackson– 1-0 with a 6.75 ERA, 7 K’s in 4 IP.

Shawn Morimando– 0-0 with a 3.38 ERA, 7 K’s in 5.1 IP