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MLB·June 4, 2026 06:56 AM ET

Blue Jays' Juenger, Braves' Baldwin reunite in majors after Missouri State days

College teammates share a big-league field at last.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 41 min read
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Pitcher Hayden Juenger and Catcher Drake Baldwin were teammates and close friends at Missouri State 🔋 Their dream? Make

What happened: The Blue Jays spotlighted the major-league reunion of pitcher Hayden Juenger and catcher Drake Baldwin, who were teammates and close friends at Missouri State. The two had long shared a goal of reaching the majors, and the club said they came together on a big-league field for the first time.

Why it matters: The moment caps a years-long dream the pair chased together in college, now realized on opposite professional paths. Baldwin, the same catcher flagged as a player who could reset the Braves' catcher market, reached the show alongside his former college batterymate, who now pitches in the Blue Jays organization.

What to watch: Watch whether the former Missouri State teammates face each other in a regular-season matchup, and how each carves out a role with his respective club.

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