5 Underrated Toronto Blue Jays Prospects With MLB-Ready Bats

Edward Duran is Dominating Behind the Dish in Dunedin

Edward Duran is proving to be one of the best all-around catchers in the Florida State League. Acquired in 2022 from Miami, the 20-year-old has taken a big leap in 2025, slashing .294/.388/.471 with a .403 wOBA and 141 wRC+ for Single-A Dunedin.

Duran is top five in hits, RBIs, triples, and walks among qualified catchers and is also a terror on the basepaths—posting a 5.4 Speed Score and five triples. Defensively, he’s thrown out 21 runners this season and controls the game with his arm. A well-rounded backstop with elite tools, Duran could climb fast if his bat keeps pace with his glove.

Ryan McCarty Is Forcing the Issue in Buffalo

Ryan McCarty has made the leap from undrafted free agent to legitimate Triple-A contributor in just three years. After slashing .267/.382/.387 with a 132 wRC+ in Double-A, he’s kept up the production in Buffalo, reaching base in seven of his first nine games.

His hot streak included a 95.2 MPH triple and a walk-off homer in a recent Bisons game, showing both gap power and late-game moxie. McCarty has never posted a wRC+ below 100 at any level, and his positional versatility (2B/3B) gives the Jays added roster flexibility. With consistent production and clutch moments, his rise is no fluke.

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Je’Von Ward’s Patience and Speed Set Him Apart

Towering at 6'7", Je’Von Ward might not be a household name yet, but his stat line at High-A Vancouver is raising eyebrows. In 2025, he leads the Northwest League in walks (50) and owns a fantastic 6.4 FanGraphs Speed Score, making him a threat both on the basepaths and in the batter’s box.

Ward rarely chases—his 29.7% swing rate is one of the lowest in the league—and he’s actually seen more balls than strikes this season. While his extra-base totals are modest, he’s a disciplined hitter with 60-grade raw power and one of just 13 players in the league with multiple triples. Keep an eye on his name.

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Nick Goodwin’s Contact and Discipline Trending Up

A 7th-round pick in 2023, Nick Goodwin has steadily climbed the ladder and continues to flash improvement at High-A Vancouver. In 2025, he owns a .252/.364/.473 slash with a career-best 127 wRC+ and an impressive .221 ISO.

While his BABIP (.255) hints at some bad luck, Goodwin’s near 80% contact rate and emerging all-fields hitting profile suggest more production is coming. He’s one of just three Canadians with 30+ RBIs and leads the team in plate discipline. His evolving approach at the plate makes him one of the more overlooked—but promising—infielders in Toronto’s farm.

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Edward Duran is Dominating Behind the Dish in Dunedin

Edward Duran is proving to be one of the best all-around catchers in the Florida State League. Acquired in 2022 from Miami, the 20-year-old has taken a big leap in 2025, slashing .294/.388/.471 with a .403 wOBA and 141 wRC+ for Single-A Dunedin.

Duran is top five in hits, RBIs, triples, and walks among qualified catchers and is also a terror on the basepaths—posting a 5.4 Speed Score and five triples. Defensively, he’s thrown out 21 runners this season and controls the game with his arm. A well-rounded backstop with elite tools, Duran could climb fast if his bat keeps pace with his glove.