"Beginning their season in early May, the FCL Blue Jays finally lost a game on Thursday, with their record moving to 8-1, first in the FCL North with a two-game lead over the FCL Tigers. Despite an eight-game winning streak to kick off the season, the FCL Jays only hit their first home run of the season in an 11-8 loss to the FCL Tigers on Thursday. In fact, they hit three."
"Outfield Pascual Archila has been their best hitter in the early goings of 2026. Through the first nine games, the 19-year-old is slashing .375/.571/.542 with a double and home run in 36 plate appearances. He's also walked 10 times as opposed to nine strikeouts. He had some okay seasons in the Dominican Summer League in the last two years, but is quickly becoming a player worth keeping an eye on."
"Franklin Rojas has been the other standout on the offensive side of things. Seven games into the season, the catcher is slashing .333/.400/.407 with two doubles in 30 plate appearances, striking out six times and drawing three walks. The 19-year-old is considered one of the best catching prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays' system. Rojas' eight RBIs are tied with shortstop Angel Guzman."
"The other FCL Jay to hit a home run was 18-year-old catcher Renyel Campos, just the second home run of his career. Through his first 10 plate appearances, he's slashing .375/.500/.750. Last season with one of the DSL teams, Campos slashed .171/.354/.250 with a home run in 100 plate appearances. Back in the 17th round of the 2024 draft, the Blue Jays drafted prep shortstop Gavin Smith. After missing all of 2025, the 20-year-old made his professional debut this season and is slashing .214/.353/.357 with a triple in 17 plate appearances."
The FCL Blue Jays began the season in early May and suffered their first loss on Thursday, dropping to an 8-1 record and remaining first in the FCL North with a two-game lead. After an eight-game winning streak, they hit their first home run of the season in an 11-8 defeat to the FCL Tigers, and they totaled three home runs in the game. Outfield Pascual Archila leads early hitting with a .375/.571/.542 line, including a double and home run, plus 10 walks against nine strikeouts. Catcher Franklin Rojas posts .333/.400/.407 with two doubles, eight RBIs, and a first home run that drove in two runs. Shortstop Angel Guzman is tied with Rojas in RBIs, while catcher Renyel Campos hit his second career home run. Prep shortstop Gavin Smith made his professional debut after missing 2025 and is hitting .214/.353/.357 with a triple.
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