2025 Bluebird Banter Top 40 Blue Jays Prospects: 9-12
Briefly

Juaron Watts-Brown, a 23-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Blue Jays, boasts impressive strikeout numbers but shows signs of inconsistency. Selected in the 2023 Draft, he struggled in college due to injuries but excelled in high-pressure situations, showcasing powerful breaking balls, particularly his effective slider. However, command issues, including leaving fastballs in hittable zones, resulted in a concerning ERA. With development aimed at refining his talents, Watts-Brown's mixed performance reflects both promise and the need for improvement as he transitions further in professional baseball.
Watts-Brown's ability to spin breaking balls effectively, especially his versatile slider, indicates significant potential, despite struggles with command and consistency in past performances.
Although posting a 4.72 ERA, Watts-Brown demonstrated promising strikeout ability, suggesting a development team has an opportunity to refine his raw talent into effective pitching.
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