Spencer Miles won the final spot in the Blue Jays bullpen over Chase Lee, surprising some observers. The organization values Miles' unique pitching abilities, including three fastball shapes and a high RPM curveball. Despite only pitching 22 innings in four seasons due to injuries, the Blue Jays selected him knowing he had never pitched above A ball. Their decision was based on his potential and performance during the Arizona Fall League, as well as asset management considerations regarding Rule-5 selections.
"The organization loves Miles' stuff. His ability to have three distinct fastball shapes (4-seam/sinker/cutter) allows him to manipulate the baseball in ways most typical relievers can't."
"The Spencer Miles case study is an extremely fun one to dissect. This is someone who's pitched a combined total of 22 innings over the course of four professional seasons."
"As long as his stuff held and looked the way it looked during the AFL, there was always a strong chance Miles was going to make the Opening Day bullpen."
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