By signing with the Blue Jays, Parker will officially join the pro ranks and forego his commitment to Mississippi State. Toronto has already officially agreed to terms with fourth-rounder Micah ...

With the No. 8 overall pick in the 2025 draft, the Toronto Blue Jays selected shortstop JoJo Parker out of Purvis High School in Purvis, Mississippi. Ahead is a closer look at what he brings to ...

As a high school draftee, Parker is still years away from starring in the big leagues, even with a seamless ascension. But, at least on draft day, the pick for the Blue Jays seemed obvious.

Parker, rated the No. 9 prospect by MLB.com, won the 2025 Gatorade Player of the Year award in Mississippi. High school baseball star JoJo Parker was drafted No. 8 overall by the Toronto Blue Jays.

Purvis baseball star and Mississippi State signee Joseph "JoJo" Parker was selected No. 8 overall by the Toronto Blue Jays in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft on July 13.

JoJo Parker was rated as the No. 9 overall prospect in this year’s draft cycle, while his fraternal twin brother was rated No. 109 overall coming into this year’s annual event.

The Jays selected JoJo Parker with the eighth pick in the MLB draft. He is a shortstop out of Purvis High School in Missouri. He'll be 19 in August.

The Toronto Blue Jays selected shortstop JoJo Parker eighth overall in the first round of Major League Baseball's draft on Sunday.

The Blue Jays have selected Parker with the eighth overall pick in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft. Parker may slide to second or third base, but his hit and power tools are up there with any ...

Purvis' Jacob Parker, a Mississippi State signee, was selected No. 573 overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2025 MLB Draft.

Purvis' Jojo Parker (1) celebrates the team's win after playing West Lauderdale during the MHSAA class 6A baseball championships at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., Friday, June 2, 2023.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with JoJo Parker, the No. 8 selection in the 2025 MLB Draft, a team source confirmed. The high school shortstop will receive a $6.2 million ...