The Blaze organization is extremely proud to have had 29 players drafted by MLB clubs since 2001, more than any other high school or club team in Canada. The ongoing development of high caliber players and the program’s reputation for excellence has enabled the Blaze coaching staff to build relationships with MLB general managers, scouts and scouting directors as well as U.S. college and university recruiters and coaches. These relationships have lead to ongoing communication and expedited access to ensure that any potential opportunities at the professional level are maximized wherever possible.
Blaze players drafted by MLB teams in recent years are as follows:
2011
- RHP Tom Robson ( Langley Blaze, Toronto, 4th Round)
- 3B/C Dustin Houle (Langley Blaze, Milwaukee, 8th round)
- INF Justin Atkinson (Langley Blaze, Toronto, 26th round)
2010
- C Kellin Deglan (Langley Blaze, Rangers, 1st Round – 22nd overall)
- RHP Mike Ellis (Langley Blaze, Padres,35)
2009
- SS Wes Darvill (Langley Blaze, Cubs, 5)
- LHP Jon Hesketh (Langley Blaze, Mariners, 20)
- RHP Michael Monster (Langley Blaze, Reds, 25)
- RHP Colin Kleven (Langley Blaze, Phillies, 33)
- RHP Rory Young (Langley Blaze, Astros, 39)
- C/3B Brooklyn Foster (Langley Blaze, Diamondbacks, 43)
2008
- INF Brett Lawrie (Langley Blaze, Brewers, 1st round, 16th overall)
- OF Carter Morrison (Langley Blaze, Reds, 16)
- RHP Stosh Wawrzasek (Langley Blaze, Brewers, 16)
- LHP J.R. Betts-Robinson (Langley Blaze, Blue Jays, 31)
- 1B Jordan Lennerton (Langley Blaze, Tigers, 33)
To view previous Blaze MLB draft picks, please see our Media Guide
