Blue Jays prospect makes history as first-generation Indian-American MLB first-round pick
NBC Newsยท2025-07-19 17:01
Number 18, Arjent Namala. It's a name you'll want to remember because with every crack of the bat, 19-year-old Arjent Namala is making history. The Toronto Blue Jays select Arjan Namala.He's the first first generation Indian-American to ever be drafted in the first round by a major league baseball team. Being the first is always going to be an accomplishment of its own, you know, but it's just what I can do to really get more into the game. Arjun is now the Toronto Blue Jays top prospect.Playing for their m ...