Blue Jays Sign 6-Foot-6 Pitcher With 4-Pitch Mix Amid Busy Offseason
Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays signed 17-year-old pitcher Celwin Hurkmans from the Netherlands to a minor league contract. Hurkmans is recognized for his pitching skills and will remain in the Netherlands to complete his training before eventually joining the Blue Jays' minor league system.Key Facts
- The Blue Jays signed Celwin Hurkmans to a minor league contract.
- Hurkmans is 17 years old and stands 6-foot-6, weighing 194 pounds.
- He played for DSS Haarlem in the Netherlands and helped them win the First Division Championship.
- Hurkmans has a four-pitch mix, including a four-seamer, two-seamer, curveball, and change-up.
- He was named MVP during Toulouse Baseball Week in France for his performance with TeamNL.
- Hurkmans is one of the last international signings for the Blue Jays during the 2025 international signing period.
- He will continue his training in the Netherlands before moving to join the Blue Jays' farm system.
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