2009 BDPP Scouting Reports

Chad Jenkins: Bowman Draft Picks and Prospects

BDPP85, Chad Jenkins of the Toronto Blue Jays, Bowman Chrome Autograph

Buy or Sell: Probably Sitting on It

Projected Value: Medium-

As someone who attends most of the Blue Jays’ games, I didn’t mind this selection.  All things considered, this was probably a great pick for the Blue Jays.

Jenkins appears to have put it together through dedication and a bulldog mentality.  Jenkins is built like a horse, and was one of the better college pitchers entering the draft.

Jenkins isn’t a front-line starter, but he’s built to eat up innings with the best of ‘em.  Even if Jenkins performs to his ceiling — an innings eater that can dance around the corners with solid sinkin’ heat and throw a potentially plus slider — his value in Toronto isn’t all that great.

The Jays have had solid luck with their pitchers lately, but injuries have been a problem.  If Jenkins picks up the cutter, as just about every Jays’ pitcher has, his ceiling could get a nice little bump.

I don’t think you can get fair market value for this card if you’re selling it out of the gate.  I also won’t be rushing out to buy a tonne of low-numbered refractors.

Think about it, how well will a solid number 2 in Toronto appreciate anyways?

Jenkins is a potential trade-chip though as he advanced through the Minors.  Players with Jenkins build and stuff often find themselves as a very useful commodity.  If anyone in the Jays farm system would benefit from a sit down with Roy Halladay before he’s shipped off, it’s Jenkins.

Obviously, if Jenkins autographs dip to amongst the lowest in the class, I’ll be grabbing more than a couple.  He’s still a first rounder so I don’t exactly expect that to happen for at least a  month or two after the release date.

The Jays farm system isn’t pretty, so you may be able to make a quick buck when Jenkins makes the list.

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