Blue Jays prospect Jake Cook promoted to Single-A

"The Blue Jays' Single-A team, the Dunedin Blue Jays, announced that the outfield prospect is being promoted a level, and will make his Florida State League debut Wednesday evening."

"Cook drafted in the third round of the 2025 draft after having a solid collegiate season. In 60 games with Southern Mississippi, Cook slashed .350/.436/.468 with three home runs in 284 plate appearances. Moreover, he struck out just 19 times (6.7 K%) and had a 10.9 BB%."

"The outfielder spent his first two collegiate seasons as a pitcher, reaching the mid-90s as a lefty, but struggled with command. Despite not hitting since high school, Cook showed that he had an above-average hit tool, with 80-grade speed and stellar defence. Although he is one of the more intriguing prospects in the system, he's also raw."

"Cook began his season with the Florida Complex League Blue Jays, slashing .188/.350/.188 with three singles in 20 plate appearances. In those 20 plate appearances, Cook drew four walks and struck out three times, giving him a 67 wRC+. The outfielder will join other top 30 prospects like JoJo Parker, Blaine Bullard, and Juan Sanchez with the D-Jays."

The Dunedin Blue Jays announced the promotion of outfield prospect Cook to a higher level, with a Florida State League debut scheduled for Wednesday evening. Cook was drafted in the third round of the 2025 draft after a productive collegiate season at Southern Mississippi, posting a .350/.436/.468 line with three home runs in 60 games. He struck out 19 times in 284 plate appearances and walked 10.9% of the time. Cook is viewed as intriguing but raw, having previously played college baseball as a pitcher and showing limited stolen-base success. Early pro results in the Florida Complex League included a .188/.350/.188 slash line, four walks, and a 67 wRC+.

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