The Toronto Blue Jays may have just drafted the best offensive infielder in the entire 2025 draft class. With the No. 8 overall pick, Toronto selected JoJo Parker, a shortstop out of Purvis, High School in Mississippi.
The 6-foot-2, 200-pound 18-year-old was widely regarded as the best shortstop in the state and took home the 2025 Gatorade Player of the Year Award, being recognized as Mississippi's top player.
Going into the draft the Blue Jays were said to be weighing the choice between selecting a college arm, or a high school shortstop. They decided to go with the latter choice on a player who scouts are saying has a chance to be a plus hitter with 20-25 home run power.