Blue Jays draft pitcher Nick Frasso with fourth-round pick - Sportsnet.ca

The Toronto Blue Jays continued to prioritize college pitching in the fourth round of the 2020 MLB Draft, selecting right-hander Nick Frasso from Loyola Marymount University with the 106th pick.

Frasso, 21, was the third college arm taken by Toronto, following in the footsteps of CJ Van Eyk in the second round and Trent Palmer in the third.

In his two NCAA starts in 2020, Frasso surrendered four earned runs in 8.2 innings. He registered a 2.22 ERA in 19 appearances (five starts) for Loyola Marymount in 2019 with 10 saves and an 11.6 K/9 rate.

The 6-foot-5 hurler’s best pitch is his fastball, which can hit 97 m.p.h. He complements it with a curveball and the occasional change-up, per MLB.com.

What experts are saying about the pick

Had first-round potential until forearm tightness shut him down this spring. Via BA, "92-95 mph FB plays up with both a high spin rate and plus extension & his high-spin slider gives him a second potential plus offering, although it is inconsistent."

— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) June 12, 2020

Under-the-Radar pick from the Jays here in Nick Frasso. He played for the collegiate team this summer and only pitched twice this year but he's deceptive and gets awkward swings on his stuff. Likely a high-leverage reliever opposed to starter, but he's got an above average CB. pic.twitter.com/NOwKGXa7UB

— Mason McRae (@mason_mcrae) June 12, 2020

Toronto takes Nick Frasso. Really impressed last summer, high spin heater that can touch 95 MPH, with a good slider and average change-up. Can see a reliever profile here.

— Tyler Jennings (@TylerJennings24) June 12, 2020

Blue Jays' Nick Frasso is pretty raw for a college arm but he's a gifted athlete with a mid-90's FB. Like him as a developmental flyer

— Anthony Franco (@affranco10) June 12, 2020

Nick Frasso is a very intriguing arm. The ball flies off his fingertips from a 6-foot-5 frame and gets on hitters quick. He struck out 73 in 56.2 IP last year floating between the starting rotation and the closer role. pic.twitter.com/9zTN8zDrlN

— Shotgun Spratling (@ShotgunSprD1) June 12, 2020

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