Here's who you should look out for in Spring Training
order in a spring start two years ago, Tiedemann will get a shot to dazzle in a Jays uniform, even if it’s just for a short while.Zach Britton: C/OF
Britton is another intriguing prospect to keep an eye on during spring training. The 24-year-old began his career as a catcher but is being transitioned to an outfielder. Truth be told, his position doesn’t matter because his bat is his No. 1 tool. A left-handed hitter out of Louisville, Britton made significant strides in his second pro season, bumping up his power numbers and vastly improving his plate discipline. In 76 plate appearances in double-A, the former fifth-round pick slashed .234/.355/.453 with 12 walks and 17 strikeouts .Britton has a beautiful swing and uses his whole body to get into the ball. He found plenty of success in the Arizona Fall League , which put his stock higher than it’s ever been.
Speed, speed, speed – that’s Bernard’s greatest asset. The Niagara University alum stole 30 bags on 35 attempts in triple-A last year while also, remarkably, clubbing 21 home runs. If a hint of that power-speed blend plays at the major-league level, Bernard could be an important bench piece for the Jays this year.
There’s a route to playing time for him, too, as his 1.017 OPS versus left-handed pitching last season in the minors suggests he can mash as a platoon player. With several left-handed-hitting outfielders (
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