TORONTO – The moment Arjun Nimmala set foot in Toronto, he felt an immediate connection to the Blue Jays.
This 17-year-old shortstop was chosen as the 20th overall pick by the Blue Jays in the Major League Baseball amateur draft on July 9. During his visit to Toronto, he toured Rogers Centre, met with the club’s front office, and finalized his first-ever professional baseball contract, officially signing it on Monday.
“The experience was surreal. I couldn’t have imagined it any better,” said Nimmala during a video conference from Dunedin, Fla., as he visited the Blue Jays’ minor-league complex. “Everyone, the coaches, Mark Shapiro (team president), Ross Atkins (general manager), they were incredibly kind and welcoming.”
“Just being there and experiencing the atmosphere in Toronto, it captivated me, you know?”
Nimmala’s visit to Toronto marked his first in-person meeting with GM Ross Atkins, and he made a great impression on the GM.
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“It was evident that he felt comfortable and showed respect,” commented Atkins, comparing Nimmala’s composure to MLB players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, and Cavan Biggio, who grew up in baseball stadiums as the
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