Blue Jays add pitcher Nick Frasso in 4th round

The Toronto Blue Jays selected right-handed pitcher Nick Frasso out of Loyola Marymount University with the 106th overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft.

Frasso, Toronto's fourth selection of the draft, authored a 4.15 ERA in 8 2/3 innings through two starts this year, striking out 11 and issuing three walks before injuries ended his season.

Frasso worked primarily as a closer during his sophomore campaign in 2019, making 19 total appearances (five starts) and notching 10 saves while posting a 2.22 ERA over 56 2/3 innings. He also recorded an impressive 73 strikeouts to 17 walks.

He boasts a fastball that can reach 97 mph as well as a curveball and a changeup.

Age: 21
Position: RHP
Height/Weight: 6-foot-5, 200 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
School: Loyola Marymount University

Frasso was also something of a basketball prospect during his days at Peninsula High School in California. He showed off his dunking ability in college during a rain delay.