The Blue Jays have done some great work on the nondrafted market in recent years and Coleman looks like one of their gems. Coleman had some hype going into his time with LSU, but ran into some injuries along the way and never quite established himself with the Tigers. Something has been unlocked with Toronto, though, and Coleman is suddenly the top lefty among the organization's pure bullpen prospects. Between Single-A and High-A in 2025, Coleman posted a 3.00 ERA with 85 strikeouts over 54 innings.
Coleman got stronger as the season went on, too, leaning on a fastball that sits 94-96 mph and can reach a tick higher. That fastball comes from a bit lower of a release point than you typically see and it has some deception to it; when paired with a slider that can at least be a solid pitch in the future, it’s an intriguing package. Coleman pitches with an edge, too, and feels like a perfect fit for a true relief role.
That role should also allow him to climb the ladder quicker than as a starter. If Coleman can keep his walk rate close to where it was in his pro debut (3.8 BB/9), that’s a safe enough number to let his strikeout rates shine. Expect to see him remain in one-to-two inning stints, and while others on this list have the advantage of starting, Coleman’s path to the big leagues is shorter and straighter than many others.
