Oct 16, 2026 2:01 PM
Updated Oct 16, 2026 2:14 PM
The duo has already been highlighted by MLB Pipeline, but they were honored again on Thursday.
About two weeks ago, Toronto Blue Jays prospects Sean Keys and Nolan Perry were highlighted by MLB Pipeline, with Keys getting a spot on the "Prospect Team of the Year," and Perry being named as a finalist for the "Breakout Prospect of the Year."
Well, on Thursday, the duo was honored again. This time, both players were named as the organization's "Prospects of the Year" by the outlet.
It's not surprising: Both players had excellent seasons, and the Jays system is not regarded as being incredibly deep, so there isn't a ton of depth to choose from.
Here's the latest.
About Sean Keys
Now 23 years old, Keys was a fourth-round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft out of Bucknell. He spent the first 49 games of this season with Double-A New Hampshire, hitting .285 with 14 homers and 34 RBIs while posting a solid .411 on-base percentage.
Then, he spent 51 games at Triple-A Buffalo, hitting .303 with 14 more home runs and 46 more RBIs. In just an even 100 games, he hit .294 with 28 total home runs.
In addition to his MLB Pipeline recognition, his season also netted him the Blue Jays Minor Leaguer of the Year Award from Baseball America.
Keys came up to play 25 games in total for the Jays at the big league level, hitting .197 with two homers, nine RBIs and a .242 on-base percentage.
About his future with the Jays
Keys is in an interesting predicament with the organization, so we just don't know yet how things will shake out. Defensively, he's best positioned for first base or third base, but with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Kazuma Okamoto there, he doesn't have a pathway.
Anthony Santander seems to be this team's best option at designated hitter as well. Though, with his extensive injury history, he's no sure thing, meaning that Keys could find more of a pathway at that position should anything happen to him.
About Nolan Perry
Ranked as the No. 2 prospect in the organization behind JoJo Parker, Perry is also the No. 94 prospect in the MLB Pipeline Top 100.
Listed at 6-foot-2, he was a 12th-round pick of the Blue Jays in the 2022 MLB Draft out of the New Mexico high school ranks. He missed the 2025 season with injury but rebounded excellently this season, posting a 3-4 record and a 2.50 ERA in 21 appearances (20 starts). He finished up his season with nine appearances at Double-A. He had a 2.32 ERA in those appearances for the FisherCats.
In total, he struck out 117 batters in 82.2 innings. Opposing hitters hit just .181 against him.
He represented the Blue Jays at the MLB Futures Game, along with Parker. He's projected to make his major league debut next year.
About his future with the Jays
The Blue Jays have four starters already booked for next season in Dylan Cease, Trey Yesavage, Jose Soriano and Cody Ponce, so there isn't a real rush for Perry. That said, he'll be in the mix at some point for the fifth starters spot with Ricky Tiedemann, Jake Bloss, Jose Berrios and Bowden Francis.
And of course, the Blue Jays could add to the rotation through free agency. For instance, Shane Bieber has already spoken about his desire to come back.
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