Quote (KrWWW @ Apr 30 2013 10:36pm)

First tweeted by his sister then confirmed by Blue Jays PR department, Jake Eliopoulos has passed away. No word on the how it happened.

Eliopoulos was drafted by the Blue Jays in the 2nd round of the 2009 draft but didn't come to terms with the team. In 2010 he was drafted by the Dodgers in the 15th round and again didn't sign. The Jays tried again drafted him in the 43rd round of the 2011 draft and again didn't sign.

Jake was just 21. He was Ukrainian born, but was adopted by a Canadian family and he grew up in Newmarket, Ontario. He pitched for the Canadian Junior team in 2009.

Our condolences to his family.

Quote (Caedus @ May 1 2013 01:52am)

Japanese is best Asians. Only non European power to ever be considered equal to Europeans.

Quote (Caedus @ May 1 2013 01:52am)

Japanese is best Asians. Only non European power to ever be considered equal to Europeans.

Quote (18_1 @ May 1 2013 08:43am)

That's because Americans are superior, amirite

Quote (Fluminense @ May 1 2013 11:44am)

Catcher interference or?
Nice win BJays.
The rule is 5.09. The relevant subsection is (b).

Quote (Moofy @ May 1 2013 11:51am)

Salty wasn't even aware of the rule

Quote (Caedus @ Apr 30 2013 09:53pm)

http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=eliopo001jak

He did. We don't know what happened to him but given he turned down a huge signing bonus from the Jays the first time he was drafted (Along with fellow Canadian James Paxton, who I really wish the Jays didn't let get away) and the next two drafts, you can make your own conclusiosn. Probably was struggling with mental illness.