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The Blue Jays have six minor league teams. They are designated AAA; AA; High A; A; Short season A (or Low A); and Rookie. Each team's roster includes several top prospects. Players who are younger than most of their competition at a level are usually rated more highly. Similarly if a player is older than his competition his performance is downgraded. Position players are expected to move quickly through the system by moving up one level per year. So a 21 or 22 year old college draftee should play at A ball in his first year, AA in his second year and AAA in his third year. He would reach the majors at age 24 or 25. Pitchers are expected to take a year longer to perfect their abilities.

In the tables the draft information refers to years in North American leagues, i.e. summer Dominican or Venezuela leagues are not included. Note: all ages and draft information are as at April 1, 2005.

Toronto Blue Jays

AAA - Syracuse Skychiefs

Position players at AAA should be 3rd or 4th year college players or 5th or 6th year high-school players. Pitchers can be a year or two older.

AA - New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Position players at AA should be 2nd or 3rd year college players or 4th or 5th year high-school players. Pitchers can be a year or two older. In 2004 the average age of players in the Eastern League was 24.3.

High A - Dunedin Blue Jays

Position players at High A are generally 2nd year college players or 3rd or 4th year high-school players. First year draftees who reach High A are progressing well. Pitchers can be a year or two older. In 2004 the average age of players in the Florida State League was 22.8.

A - Lansing Lugnuts

Position players at High A should be 1st or 2nd year college players or 3rd or 4th year high-school players. Pitchers can be a year or two older. The average age of players in full season low A ball in 2004 was 21.6.

Short Season A - Auburn Doubledays

Short Season A is usually stocked with top tier college players drafted this year, or 2nd year, lower tier, college players who need more experience. Normal ages for college draftees are 21, 22 or maybe 23.

Rookie - Pulaski Blue Jays

Rookie teams have players drafted in the bottom half of the draft. The players are usually second tier college prospects or high school draftees. College players are 21 and 22. If they spend two seasons in Pulaski it is time to look for a new job.

Created on ... November 4, 2003