A transfer from Saddleback (Calif.) JC, Rees emerged as Hawaii's top starter this spring and led the Rainbow Warriors in ERA (3.59), innings (67.2) and strikeouts (53). The lanky, 6-foot-5, 205-pound righthander succeeds more on deception than stuff. Batters don't pick the ball up well out of his three-quarters delivery, and nothing he throws is straight. His 89-92 mph fastball cuts, his two-seamer sinks and his slider flashes average. Rees' life on his pitches makes it difficult for him to throw consistent strikes, and he has below-average control overall. Rees also has a history of injuries. He missed all of 2015 with a shoulder impingement, all of 2016 with lower back issues and missed time in 2018 with blister problems. Even with that medical history, he's performed well enough to get drafted.
Career Transactions
FCL Blue Jays released RHP Jackson Rees.
RHP Jackson Rees assigned to FCL Blue Jays from Buffalo Bisons.
RHP Jackson Rees assigned to FCL Blue Jays from Buffalo Bisons.
Buffalo Bisons transferred RHP Jackson Rees to the Development List.
Buffalo Bisons activated RHP Jackson Rees from the 7-day injured list.
Buffalo Bisons placed RHP Jackson Rees on the 7-day injured list.
Toronto Blue Jays invited non-roster RHP Jackson Rees to spring training.
RHP Jackson Rees roster status changed by Toronto Blue Jays.
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