The first Canadian selected in the 2019 Major League Baseball draft was picked by the country’s lone big-league team. The Toronto Blue Jays took Oakville, Ont., outfielder Dasan Brown in the third round (88th overall) of the three-day draft on Tuesday. Brown, 17, has played for the junior national team and has a commitment to Texas A&M University. “His speed impacts the game defensively and it impacts the game offensively.” Brown was selected early on the second day of the draft. He started to have success with the bat.” Brown plays with the amateur Ontario Blue Jays and has appeared at the Toronto Blue Jays’ Tournament 12 showcase for top college-eligible players.

Source: thestar June 04, 2019 19:52 UTC