JoJo Parker
| JoJo Parker | |
|---|---|
| Toronto Blue Jays | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: August 8, 2006 Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Joseph Paul Parker Jr. (born August 8, 2006) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. He was drafted 8th overall by the Blue Jays in the 2025 MLB draft.
Amateur career
Parker attends Purvis High School in Purvis, Mississippi. He plays shortstop and is also a pitcher. As a sophomore in 2023, he hit a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning of the MHSAA 4A title game.[1] As a junior in 2024, he hit .464 with seven home runs, 28 runs batted in (RBI) and 28 stolen bases and also had 66 strikeouts as a pitcher.[2] As a senior in 2025, Parker shared the Class 4A's Mr. Baseball Award with his brother Jacob.[3]
Joseph "JoJo" Parker was ranked the 8th best player in the country by Perfect Game Baseball, while also being the number one player in Mississippi. [4] Parker is a top prospect for the 2025 Major League Baseball draft.[5][6] He is committed to play college baseball at Mississippi State University.[7]
Professional career
Parker was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays with the eighth overall selection of the 2025 Major League Baseball draft.[8] He signed with the Blue Jays for a $6.2 million signing bonus on July 18, 2025.[9]
Personal life
He has a twin brother, Jacob, also played at Purvis and was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 19th round of the 2025 MLB draft.[10][11][12]
References
- ^ "Mississippi State baseball commitment JoJo Parker's walk-off in 10th gives Purvis MHSAA 4A title". clarionledger.com. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ "Meet The Clarion Ledger's 2025 high school baseball Dandy Dozen". clarionledger.com. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ "Purvis' Parker brothers share Class 4A Mr. Baseball honors". HubCitySPOKES. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ "Joseph Parker Class of 2025". Perfect Game Baseball. 2025-07-13. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "MLB Draft 2025: Scouting Ethan Holliday, Eli Willits, JoJo Parker, other top HS talents - The Athletic". nytimes.com. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ "MHSAA baseball playoffs: Purvis leaning on Jacob, JoJo Parker". clarionledger.com. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ "2025 MIF JoJo Parker commits to his dream school". 247sports.com. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ "Blue Jays draft prep shortstop JoJo Parker at No. 8 overall". MLB.com. 2025-07-13. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "Blue Jays Agree To Terms With First-Rounder JoJo Parker". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ "Purvis youngsters win USSSA series title". hattiesburgamerican.com. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ "'We go however the twins go' - Purvis brothers Jojo and Jacob Parker help lead Tornadoes to state title". HubCitySPOKES. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ "How their dad's spinal cord injury formed Purvis' Jacob and Jojo Parker's mentality". HubCitySPOKES. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference (Minors)