Toronto Blue Jays hoping like father, like son with legacy prospects

Jul 13, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Ken Griffey Jr. hugs his father Ken Griffey Sr. after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the 2015 Home Run Derby the day before the MLB All Star Game at Great American Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports /

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With Fathers Day being celebrated throughout the MLB, as all clubs are sporting their baby blue hats to honour the dads of baseball.

There have been some great father-son combos throughout baseball history – the Bonds, the Griffeys, the Fielders, the Alous. Recruiting the offspring of already proven players seems like a good strategy for MLB teams.

These legacy prospects have grown up around the sport and have had access to resource that most kids do not, and of course they’ve got some good genes.

Over the last few seasons the Toronto Blue Jays have taken a liking to this approach.

After this year’s MLB Draft, Toronto now has a shot at creating the first ever all legacy infield. In their system they have the children of three all-star players (Biggio, Bichette, and Guerrero) and if they are able to sign eighth round pick Kacy Clemens that would be the fourth and final piece to the puzzle.

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