2025 MLB Draft: Toronto Blue Jays Round 1: JoJo Parker

The Toronto Blue Jays were slotted eighth overall in the first round of the 2025 Major League Baseball draft. Toronto selected JoJo Parker, a shortstop from Purvis high school in Mississippi. He was a high-ranked infield prospect in the 2025 graduate class. 

The 2024 All American Classic Player, Parker, was the top ranked player in the State of Mississippi. He was ranked first as a shortstop, and first overall. In the United States, Parker was ranked sixth nationally, and 8th overall for high school prospects. He is committed to Mississippi State University. 

Parker is ranked ninth of MLB’s top 250 draft prospects.

Draft Prospect Synopsis: JoJo Parker 

The shortstop stands 6’2”, 200 lbs; he bats let and throws from the right. Parker’s swing is extremely fundamental, with raw power behind it. He has quick hands, good bat speed, and good reach across the plate. 

Parker gets good barrel on the ball with good launch and ability to get the ball in the air. He works the zone well, with good pitch recognition and ability to spray the entire field. His left-handed swing still is primarily pull-side. 

Parker’s movements and footwork are elite, while everything is average with potential. His baseline as a shortstop has projection in the big leagues, with the ability to develop and sharpen his tools. Overall, Parker is athletic with a mature-athletic body and has workable skills.