MLB Pipeline names Sean Keys, Nolan Perry Blue Jays Prospects of the Year

Keys slugged 28 homers as Perry recorded a 2.50 ERA.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Sean Keys (28 HR, 1.019 OPS) and Nolan Perry (2.50 ERA, 1.02 WHIP) are MLB Pipeline’s Blue Jays Prospects of the Year! h Via @BlueJays on X

What happened: Sean Keys finished the 2026 campaign with a 1.019 OPS to claim Toronto's top hitting prospect honor. Pitching counterpart Nolan Perry earned the organization's mound recognition after recording a 1.02 WHIP and 117 strikeouts across 82.2 innings.

Why it matters: The league recognition follows Toronto's prospect honors for Keys and Perry alongside High-A affiliate Vancouver being named MiLB Organization of the Year. Keys already reached the Toronto roster via a June 27 call-up, positioning both young players to factor into the club's upcoming plans during the MLB postseason.

By the numbers: Sean Keys: 28 HR, 1.019 OPS. Nolan Perry: 2.50 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 117 K, 82.2 IP.

What to watch: Toronto awaits the Nov. 1 announcement of the 2026 Gold Glove Award winners, featuring five Blue Jays finalists, before turning to winter roster evaluations.

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@BlueJays 2026-10-18T11:54:26.842697+00:00

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