New York Yankees Prospect Addresses Importance of 2025 Toronto Blue Jays to Canada
Speaking on Wednesday's edition of the "Foul Territory" show, New York Yankees prospect Core Jackson was asked about the importance of the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays run to the World Series. Speaking with former MLB catcher Erik Kratz, Jackson said that Canada is unique in that it has an entire country essentially pulling for one team. He also said that the Blue Jays can be an inspiration to Canadian kids who want to see baseball as a viable sport for them to play. Jackson, 23, hails from Sarnia, Ontario. He was drafted in the fifth round of the 2025 MLB Draft out of Utah. In just his second professional season, he's already reached Double-A. He played 78 games this season at High-A, hitting .259 with 12 homers, 47 RBIs and 32 stolen bases. In 2023 games at Double-A, he hit .269 with two homers, 15 RBIs and nine stolen bases. He's ranked as the No. 11 prospect in the system by MLB Pipeline.…