How top pick Arjun Nimmala impressed Blue Jays brass during his first visit to Toronto, via EthanDiamandas
The draft day experience was the first stage. Nimmala’s visit to Toronto is another step in that giant journey.
"I thought the experience was surreal," Nimmala said Wednesday in a Zoom call with reporters. "I couldn't have scripted a better way. Going up to Toronto, I didn't know what to expect. And all the guys — the coaches, [president] Mark Shapiro, Ross [Atkins], everyone —were super kind. And they welcomed me with open arms."Nimmala schmoozed around the park and had a quick talk with Shapiro, but the real show began when the 6-foot-1 infielder stepped in to hit.
He scorched his batting practice offerings, ripping line drives into the gap and driving homers to deep centre field. Listed at a lean 170 pounds, Nimmala generated tornadoes of torque with his body and put on an impressive display.The swing itself is unique. After Nimmala follows through, he twists his wrists and pauses his hands high above his head. People often assume the follow-through comes from his roots in cricket, Nimmala said.
"It helps me keep my bat in the zone as long as possible," Nimmala said. "It's like a good cue for me, and it became natural, so it happens in-game. It happens all the time."
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