King of the hill: Blue Jays' 20-year-old overpowering hitters as youngest pitcher on Double-A circuit

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At an age when most pitchers are trying to establish themselves in the lower levels of the Minors, Johnny King is making one of the most difficult jumps in pro baseball look surprisingly easy. Toronto’s No. 3 prospect has emerged as one of the organization’s biggest breakout stars in 2026,

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