Juan Sanchez ranks as Blue Jays Nation’s sixth-best prospect in 2025 mid-season update

No prospect in the Toronto Blue Jays had a breakout season like Juan Sanchez.

This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual mid-season prospect list, where we’ll take a look at the 50 best prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. I’ll look at the player’s stats, what other publications have to say, as well as my own observations of the players.

Sanchez went from unranked to a top 10 prospect in the Jays system thanks to a strong season in the Dominican Summer League. In our mid-season update, Sanchez ranks sixth, and if you missed who ranked seventh, you can read about Ricky Tiedemann here.

Getting to know Juan Sanchez…

Position: Shortstop

Bats: Right

Born: September 27, 2007

Acquired: 2025 International Free Agency

Previous ranking: Unranked

During the 2025 International Free Agency, the Blue Jays signed the 6’3”, 180 lbs shortstop to a bonus worth $997,500. In his first season with the Dominican Summer League Blue Jays, the 17-year-old slashed .341/.439/.565 with eight home runs, 16 doubles, and four triples in 253 plate appearances. He didn’t strike out a whole lot either, as Sanchez had a 17.4 K% with a 10.3 BB%, giving him a 156 wRC+ for the season.

Sanchez is a pull hitter, with 55.8% of his balls in play being to his pull side. He also doesn’t ground out at an exceptional rate, finishing the season with a 36.8% groundball percentage. Most of his balls in play are flyballs, finishing with a 44.8% flyball rate.

In MLB Pipeline’s mid-season update, Sanchez ranked as their 19th-best prospect. The 17-year-old’s bio notes that he has hit for power but hasn’t sacrificed contact as a result. That said, his hit tool graded at 45 could see him swing and miss as he progresses up the minor league ladder.

As for his defence and future position, Sanchez’s best tool is his 60-graded arm that plays at both shortstop and third base. Because of his 6’3” frame, a move to third base may be in his future, where he profiles well thanks to his 55-graded power. Sanchez is also an average runner and fielder.

The 17-year-old, who turns 18 years old later this month, will likely begin his 2026 season stateside with the Florida Complex League Blue Jays. If all goes well, a promotion to Single-A isn’t out of the question.