Watch: Arjun Nimmala is the first player of Indian descent in America’s Major League Baseball draft
With the 20th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, the 17-year-old chosen by Toronto Blue Jays is among the top high school prospects in the country.
“Hopefully one day I can inspire young Indian-Americans to play” - Arjun Nimmala 🇮🇳 #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/DBotEYjnLt
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 10, 2023
A moment that Arjun Nimmala and his family will never forget 💙 #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/YjW2MNMXYQ
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 10, 2023
Arjun Nimmala (@arjun_baseball_)'s first interview as a Toronto Blue Jay prospect!
— Brennan Delaney (@Brennan_L_D) July 10, 2023
Very good pick.#BlueJays #NextLevel pic.twitter.com/gaYUaVfpmI
"My parents just wanted to give their kids an opportunity to achieve everything they want and to be successful in life."
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 10, 2023
Get to know more about Arjun Nimmala and his family. #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/3KaajnIGRj
With the 20th pick, the @BlueJays select Strawberry Crest (FL) shortstop Arjun Nimmala, No. 11 on the Top 250 Draft Prospects list.
— MLB Draft (@MLBDraft) July 10, 2023
Watch live: https://t.co/1s1j9XMnG5 pic.twitter.com/UxxQYljfWu