Jordan Groshans

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Miami Marlins #9 prospect in 2023
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/High
  
  Track Record: Groshans was the Blue Jays' first-round selection in 2018, the first of two picks Toronto made from the same Texas high school. The other was righthander Adam Kloffenstein. Groshans' pro debut was a smashing success, punctuated by a long home run off of current Rays' ace Shane McClanahan in the Appalachian League playoffs. A broken foot and the pandemic limited him to just 23 games over the next two seasons. When he returned, he showed the same hit-driven offensive profile as he did in his debut. Groshans was dealt to Miami in 2022 in return for relievers Zach Pop and Anthony Bass. He made his big league debut on Sept. 13.
  
  Scouting Report: Groshans' big league future will be determined by whether he and the Marlins can unlock his power in games. Scouts believe in his ability to hit because he has short arms that help him get to pitches on the inner half and has the timing in his swing to make plenty of contact. He doesn't show much raw power during batting practice, so scouts have had a difficult time figuring out his profile. Groshans is not likely to stick at shortstop, and all his time in the big leagues came at third base. If that's his future home, then he needs to make more impact on contact. He has plus arm strength and enough quickness and range for the hot corner defensively, but some scouts have questioned his mobility to the point that they believe his likeliest outcome is in left field.
  
  The Future: Groshans will likely get time at both Triple-A and in the big leagues in 2023. He will be 23 on Opening Day and his professional reps have been limited, so there might be more to unlock. If he can do that, his stock will jump.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 50. Power: 40. Speed: 40. Fielding: 45. Arm: 60
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  Ranked Toronto Blue Jays #4 prospect in 2022
  Track Record: A surprise selection with the 12th overall pick in the 2018 draft, Groshans dominated the Low-A Midwest League in his pro debut before a left foot injury ended his season after 23 games. He spent 2020 at the Blue Jays’ alternate training site and led the team in home runs, but injuries again limited him in 2021. Groshans played just 75 games at Double-A New Hampshire in between back soreness in May and finishing the year on the injured list. He made a lot of contact when healthy, though without the extra-base impact he showed earlier in his career.
  
  Scouting Report: Groshans stands out for his feel for hitting. He squares up good fastballs, adjusts to offspeed pitches, has good strike-zone judgement and has an advanced approach that allows him to use the whole field. He tightened his swing by condensing some of the bigger movements he had previously, helping him stay more under control. Groshans projects to end up at third base, so he’ll need to rediscover his previous power. Optimists believe could hit 20-plus home runs, while others are skeptical his bat speed and approach will ever result in big power numbers. Groshans has plus arm strength and improved defensively in New Hampshire, showing the quickness and range to be an average defender at the hot corner. He has to show he can stay healthy after never making it through a full season.
  
  The Future: Groshans has the potential to be average or better regular at third base if he can find the right balance of contact and power. He will start 2022 at Triple-A Buffalo and has a chance to reach the majors during the year, provided he stays healthy.
  
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  Ranked Toronto Blue Jays #3 prospect in 2021
  Hitting: 60. Power: 60. Run: 50. Fielding: 50. Arm: 60.
  Track Record: Groshans was the 12th overall pick in the 2018 draft and was crushing the low Class A Midwest League in 2019, but a left foot injury sidelined him after 23 games. He spent 2020 at the alternate site in Rochester, where he led the team’s hitters in home runs.
  
  Scouting Report: Groshans has a long frame with an athletic, well-sequenced swing and an advanced offensive approach for his age. He has good bat speed, barrels quality fastballs and drives the ball with above-average raw power. With the moving parts in his swing, there are times when Groshans opens early and works around the ball, leaving him vulnerable against breaking balls away. When he stays back and gets into a good hitting position, he stays through the ball and is able to manipulate the barrel and drive the ball from right-center over to his pull side. Groshans reads the ball well off the bat and has a plus arm at shortstop, but his range and quickness will play better at third base, where he would have the tools to become an above-average defender.
  
  The Future: His foot injury followed by the pandemic have limited Groshans’ development opportunities the last two years, but he has the upside to be a force in the middle of a lineup.
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  Ranked Toronto Blue Jays #2 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: Groshans generated positive buzz the summer after he signed for $3.4 million as the 12th overall pick in the 2018 draft. The arrows continued pointing up in 2019 after a hot start at low Class A, but a left foot injury limited him to just 23 games the entire season and he didn't play after May 13.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: When healthy, Groshans looked like one of the top offensive forces in the lower levels. He has a long frame and generates fast bat speed, with a knack for being on time. He has athletic hitting actions and an advanced approach for his age, with the ability to hammer premium velocity while also recognizing offspeed pitches and has the malleability in his body and swing to barrel soft stuff. He has good plate coverage, particularly for a taller hitter, and he has plus power to drive the ball out of the park from right-center over to his pull side. At shortstop, Groshans has an above-average arm and gets good reads off the bat, though his first-step quickness and range lead a lot of scouts to project a move to third base. He has the attributes to develop into an above-average defender if he moves to third base.
  
  THE FUTURE: Health is the only thing that has held back Groshans, who has a chance to develop into a plus regular who could hit toward the top or middle of a big league lineup.
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  Ranked Toronto Blue Jays #5 prospect in 2019
  Track Record: The Blue Jays drafted Groshans with their first-round pick in the 2018 draft, selecting him No. 12 overall and signing him for $3.4 million. He made his mark immediately in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League, dominating that level before a mid-August bump to Rookie-level Bluefield.
  
  Scouting Report: Groshans earned rave reviews from those who saw him in the GCL, where he barreled balls consistently and demonstrated an advanced hitting approach for his age. Long and lanky, he has quick bat speed and a knack for finding the sweet spot, punishing good fastballs with the adjustability in his swing to drive pitches on the outer half to right field. Groshans has plus raw power and can take the ball over the fence anywhere from right-center field to his pull side, though he primarily sticks with a line-drive, all-fields approach. In the GCL, he shared time with others at shortstops and saw time at third base. His above-average arm and defensive actions fit on the left side of the infield, but he's more of an offensive-oriented player whose first-step quickness looks better suited for third base, where he has the attributes to become an above-average defender.
  
  The Future: If Groshans does slide over to third base, he has the offensive upside to be an everyday regular at the position. An assignment to low Class A Lansing is next.

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #38 prospect in 2018 draft
  Groshans might never wind up at Kansas with his older brother, Jaxx, thanks to his performance throughout last summer and this spring at Magnolia High in Texas. A 6-foot-4, 190-pound shortstop, Groshans has quick bat speed and plus raw power and he showed the ability to square up elite pitching on the summer showcase circuit in 2017. He hit 90-plus mph velocity hard all over the field in multiple events, including a home run against a 95-mph fastball from New York righthander Lineras Torres Jr. in the Perfect Game All-American Classic. Over the summer, Groshans used a big leg kick to start his load and when he was on time it didn't hinder him, instead helping him generate more power. But there were instances where Groshans would get out on his front side and fly open early, leaving some scouts to question whether the big leg kick would create more timing issues as he advanced against better pitching. This spring, Groshans has quieted the leg kick and improved his balance and hand path to the ball, attempting to lift the ball less frequently and has been hitting lasers the entire season. He's also added around 10 pounds of muscle while maintaining his lean body. Groshans has an above-average arm and he's shown good defensive actions at a number of infield positions, though most scouts believe he will eventually move to third base with a chance to be an above-average defender as he continues to fill out his frame.

Minor League Top Prospects

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  Ranked Florida Complex League #5 prospect in 2018
  Drafted No. 12 overall in June, Groshans made a strong impression on scouts and managers around the GCL in his pro debut. Groshans has a polished hitting approach and a knack for finding the barrel. He squares up good pitching with quick bat speed and plus raw power. While Groshans has the sock in his bat to go deep from right-center over to his pull side, he mostly showed a line-drive, all-fields approach in the GCL, hammering fastballs and driving pitches on the outer half with authority to the opposite field. Groshans split time between shortstop and third base. He has an above-average arm and showed solid defensive actions, but he’s still cleaning up his defense and might ultimately lack the first-step quickness to stick at shortstop.

Top 100 Rankings

• Ranked Baseball America's #34 prospect in 2021
• Ranked Baseball America's #29 prospect in 2020
• Ranked Baseball America's #89 prospect in 2019

• February, 2023 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/High
  
  Track Record: Groshans was the Blue Jays' first-round selection in 2018, the first of two picks Toronto made from the same Texas high school. The other was righthander Adam Kloffenstein. Groshans' pro debut was a smashing success, punctuated by a long home run off of current Rays' ace Shane McClanahan in the Appalachian League playoffs. A broken foot and the pandemic limited him to just 23 games over the next two seasons. When he returned, he showed the same hit-driven offensive profile as he did in his debut. Groshans was dealt to Miami in 2022 in return for relievers Zach Pop and Anthony Bass. He made his big league debut on Sept. 13.
  
  Scouting Report: Groshans' big league future will be determined by whether he and the Marlins can unlock his power in games. Scouts believe in his ability to hit because he has short arms that help him get to pitches on the inner half and has the timing in his swing to make plenty of contact. He doesn't show much raw power during batting practice, so scouts have had a difficult time figuring out his profile. Groshans is not likely to stick at shortstop, and all his time in the big leagues came at third base. If that's his future home, then he needs to make more impact on contact. He has plus arm strength and enough quickness and range for the hot corner defensively, but some scouts have questioned his mobility to the point that they believe his likeliest outcome is in left field.
  
  The Future: Groshans will likely get time at both Triple-A and in the big leagues in 2023. He will be 23 on Opening Day and his professional reps have been limited, so there might be more to unlock. If he can do that, his stock will jump.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 50. Power: 40. Speed: 40. Fielding: 45. Arm: 60
• December, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/High
  
  Track Record: Groshans was the Blue Jays' first-round selection in 2018, the first of two picks Toronto made from the same Texas high school. The other was righthander Adam Kloffenstein. Groshans' pro debut was a smashing success, punctuated by a long home run off of current Rays' ace Shane McClanahan in the Appalachian League playoffs. A broken foot and the pandemic limited him to just 23 games over the next two seasons. When he returned, he showed the same hit-driven offensive profile as he did in his debut. Groshans was dealt to Miami in 2022 in return for relievers Zach Pop and Anthony Bass. He made his big league debut on Sept. 13.
  
  Scouting Report: Groshans' big league future will be determined by whether he and the Marlins can unlock his power in games. Scouts believe in his ability to hit because he has short arms that help him get to pitches on the inner half and has the timing in his swing to make plenty of contact. He doesn't show much raw power during batting practice, so scouts have had a difficult time figuring out his profile. Groshans is not likely to stick at shortstop, and all his time in the big leagues came at third base. If that's his future home, then he needs to make more impact on contact. He has plus arm strength and enough quickness and range for the hot corner defensively, but some scouts have questioned his mobility to the point that they believe his likeliest outcome is in left field.
  
  The Future: Groshans will likely get time at both Triple-A and in the big leagues in 2023. He will be 23 on Opening Day and his professional reps have been limited, so there might be more to unlock. If he can do that, his stock will jump.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 50. Power: 40. Speed: 40. Fielding: 45. Arm: 60
• April, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade: 50/High
  
  August Update: Groshans was dealt from the Blue Jays to the Marlins in the trade that sent relievers Anthony Bass and Zach Pop to Toronto. The 2018 first-rounder has played mostly shortstop and third base in his career, though Toronto had begun trying him in the outfield before the trade. If he needs to move off shortstop, there will be more pressure to hit for bigger power than he&#39s shown this season.
  
  Track Record: The 12th overall pick in the 2018 draft, Groshans was dominating the Low-A Midwest League in 2019 before a left foot injury ended his season after 23 games. Groshans had minimal pro at-bats in 2021 when the Blue Jays pushed him as a 21-year-old to Double-A New Hampshire, where he made a lot of contact, though without the extra-base impact he showed earlier in his career.
  
  Scouting Report: Groshans stands out for his feel for hitting. He can square up good fastballs, adjust to offspeed pitches and has good strike-zone judgement with an approach that allows him to use the whole field. He tightened his swing by condensing some of the bigger movements he had previously, which helped him stay more under control rather than trying to cheat to get to more power. Figuring out how to tap back into more game power will be critical for Groshans, who probably ends up at third base. Some evaluators are skeptical that his bat speed and approach will ever result in big power numbers, while others think he could get to average or better power. Groshans has a plus arm and improved defensively in New Hampshire, but his quickness and range are better suited for third base, where he spent around one-third of his defensive innings in 2021.
  
  The Future: If Groshans can find the right balance of contact and power by learning when to try to drive the ball for damage, he could develop into an average or better regular at third base. He will start 2022 in Triple-A Buffalo, with a chance to get to Toronto by the end of the year.
  
  Scouting Grades:
  Hit: 55. Power: 50. Speed: 40. Fielding: 45. Arm: 60.
• December, 2021 Scouting Report
  Track Record: A surprise selection with the 12th overall pick in the 2018 draft, Groshans dominated the Low-A Midwest League in his pro debut before a left foot injury ended his season after 23 games. He spent 2020 at the Blue Jays’ alternate training site and led the team in home runs, but injuries again limited him in 2021. Groshans played just 75 games at Double-A New Hampshire in between back soreness in May and finishing the year on the injured list. He made a lot of contact when healthy, though without the extra-base impact he showed earlier in his career.
  
  Scouting Report: Groshans stands out for his feel for hitting. He squares up good fastballs, adjusts to offspeed pitches, has good strike-zone judgement and has an advanced approach that allows him to use the whole field. He tightened his swing by condensing some of the bigger movements he had previously, helping him stay more under control. Groshans projects to end up at third base, so he’ll need to rediscover his previous power. Optimists believe could hit 20-plus home runs, while others are skeptical his bat speed and approach will ever result in big power numbers. Groshans has plus arm strength and improved defensively in New Hampshire, showing the quickness and range to be an average defender at the hot corner. He has to show he can stay healthy after never making it through a full season.
  
  The Future: Groshans has the potential to be average or better regular at third base if he can find the right balance of contact and power. He will start 2022 at Triple-A Buffalo and has a chance to reach the majors during the year, provided he stays healthy.
  
• July, 2021 Scouting Report
  Hitting: 60. Power: 60. Run: 50. Fielding: 50. Arm: 60.
  Track Record: Groshans was the 12th overall pick in the 2018 draft and was crushing the low Class A Midwest League in 2019, but a left foot injury sidelined him after 23 games. He spent 2020 at the alternate site in Rochester, where he led the team's hitters in home runs.
  
  Scouting Report: Groshans has a long frame with an athletic, well-sequenced swing and an advanced offensive approach for his age. He has good bat speed, barrels quality fastballs and drives the ball with above-average raw power. With the moving parts in his swing, there are times when Groshans opens early and works around the ball, leaving him vulnerable against breaking balls away. When he stays back and gets into a good hitting position, he stays through the ball and is able to manipulate the barrel and drive the ball from right-center over to his pull side. Groshans reads the ball well off the bat and has a plus arm at shortstop, but his range and quickness will play better at third base, where he would have the tools to become an above-average defender.
  
  The Future: His foot injury followed by the pandemic have limited Groshans' development opportunities the last two years, but he has the upside to be a force in the middle of a lineup.
• March, 2021 Scouting Report
  Hitting: 60. Power: 60. Run: 50. Fielding: 50. Arm: 60.
  Track Record: Groshans was the 12th overall pick in the 2018 draft and was crushing the low Class A Midwest League in 2019, but a left foot injury sidelined him after 23 games. He spent 2020 at the alternate site in Rochester, where he led the team’s hitters in home runs.
  
  Scouting Report: Groshans has a long frame with an athletic, well-sequenced swing and an advanced offensive approach for his age. He has good bat speed, barrels quality fastballs and drives the ball with above-average raw power. With the moving parts in his swing, there are times when Groshans opens early and works around the ball, leaving him vulnerable against breaking balls away. When he stays back and gets into a good hitting position, he stays through the ball and is able to manipulate the barrel and drive the ball from right-center over to his pull side. Groshans reads the ball well off the bat and has a plus arm at shortstop, but his range and quickness will play better at third base, where he would have the tools to become an above-average defender.
  
  The Future: His foot injury followed by the pandemic have limited Groshans’ development opportunities the last two years, but he has the upside to be a force in the middle of a lineup.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  Hitting: 60. Power: 60. Run: 50. Fielding: 50. Arm: 60.
  Track Record: Groshans was the 12th overall pick in the 2018 draft and was crushing the low Class A Midwest League in 2019, but a left foot injury sidelined him after 23 games. He spent 2020 at the alternate site in Rochester, where he led the team’s hitters in home runs.
  
  Scouting Report: Groshans has a long frame with an athletic, well-sequenced swing and an advanced offensive approach for his age. He has good bat speed, barrels quality fastballs and drives the ball with above-average raw power. With the moving parts in his swing, there are times when Groshans opens early and works around the ball, leaving him vulnerable against breaking balls away. When he stays back and gets into a good hitting position, he stays through the ball and is able to manipulate the barrel and drive the ball from right-center over to his pull side. Groshans reads the ball well off the bat and has a plus arm at shortstop, but his range and quickness will play better at third base, where he would have the tools to become an above-average defender.
  
  The Future: His foot injury followed by the pandemic have limited Groshans’ development opportunities the last two years, but he has the upside to be a force in the middle of a lineup.
• July, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Groshans generated positive buzz the summer after he signed for $3.4 million as the 12th overall pick in the 2018 draft. The arrows continued pointing up in 2019 after a hot start at low Class A, but a left foot injury limited him to just 23 games the entire season and he didn’t play after May 13.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: When healthy, Groshans looked like one of the top offensive forces in the lower levels. He has a long frame and generates fast bat speed, with a knack for being on time. He has athletic hitting actions and an advanced approach for his age, with the ability to hammer premium velocity while also recognizing offspeed pitches and has the malleability in his body and swing to barrel soft stuff. He has good plate coverage, particularly for a taller hitter, and he has plus power to drive the ball out of the park from right-center over to his pull side. At shortstop, Groshans has an above-average arm and gets good reads off the bat, though his first-step quickness and range lead a lot of scouts to project a move to third base. He has the attributes to develop into an above-average defender if he moves to third base.
  
  THE FUTURE: Health is the only thing that has held back Groshans, who has a chance to develop into a plus regular who could hit toward the top or middle of a big league lineup.
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Groshans generated positive buzz the summer after he signed for $3.4 million as the 12th overall pick in the 2018 draft. The arrows continued pointing up in 2019 after a hot start at low Class A, but a left foot injury limited him to just 23 games the entire season and he didn't play after May 13.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: When healthy, Groshans looked like one of the top offensive forces in the lower levels. He has a long frame and generates fast bat speed, with a knack for being on time. He has athletic hitting actions and an advanced approach for his age, with the ability to hammer premium velocity while also recognizing offspeed pitches and has the malleability in his body and swing to barrel soft stuff. He has good plate coverage, particularly for a taller hitter, and he has plus power to drive the ball out of the park from right-center over to his pull side. At shortstop, Groshans has an above-average arm and gets good reads off the bat, though his first-step quickness and range lead a lot of scouts to project a move to third base. He has the attributes to develop into an above-average defender if he moves to third base.
  
  THE FUTURE: Health is the only thing that has held back Groshans, who has a chance to develop into a plus regular who could hit toward the top or middle of a big league lineup.
• July, 2018 Scouting Report
  The No. 12 overall pick in the 2018 draft, Groshans is off to a terrific start in the GCL. He has above-average raw power and arm strength, and he has shown a sound hitting approach as well early in his pro debut. The Blue Jays plan to develop Groshans at shortstop, though a lot of scouts believe his best fit will be at third base.