Jays happy with draft haul

TORONTO (CP) — From selecting Logan Warmoth at No. 22 overall to the Sean Ross pick some 39 rounds later at No. 1,209, the Toronto Blue Jays took another step in restocking their prospect talent pool at this week’s Major League Baseball Draft.

“We’re very pleased with how the last three days unfolded,” Blue Jays amateur scouting director Steve Sanders said on Thursday. “Again, I’m still sort of taking a deep breath in looking back at the 41 selections over the last few days. But all in all, we’re happy with how the draft went and the players we were able to get.

“We look forward to getting them signed and out on the field, watching them play (as they) get their professional careers started.”

The Blue Jays are trying to restore some of their organizational depth after it took a hit in 2015 when then-GM Alex Anthopoulos unloaded several prospects at the trade deadline to make a push for the post-season.

Building from within is a key priority for the new front office. The Blue Jays went heavy on college players in this year’s draft with only 10 of the 41 picks coming from the high school ranks.

Toronto picked 22 pitchers, five catchers, seven infielders and seven outfielders over the three-day draft. Among the notable picks was first baseman Kacy Clemens, son of former pitching great Roger Clemens.