Blaze Jordan, a 22-year-old infielder, has been turning heads in the baseball world since his teenage years. Known for his prodigious power, Jordan first gained attention as a 13-year-old, hitting 500-foot home runs that became YouTube sensations.
Born on December 19, 2002, in Southaven, Mississippi, Blaze Jordan emerged as a standout high school prospect at DeSoto Central High School. His power-hitting ability was evident early, earning him a victory at the 2019 High School Home Run Derby during the MLB All-Star Game festivities. Originally part of the 2021 high school draft class, Jordan reclassified to become eligible for the 2020 MLB Draft, a move that showcased his confidence and ambition. The Boston Red Sox selected him in the third round, signing him for an over-slot bonus of $1.75 million, pulling him away from a commitment to Mississippi State University.
Jordan’s professional career began in 2021 with a strong debut in the Florida Complex League, where he batted .362/.408/.667 with 12 extra-base hits in just 19 games, earning a quick promotion to Low-A Salem. Since then, he has progressed through the Red Sox system, spending significant time in Double-A Portland before a mid-2025 promotion to Triple-A Worcester. In July 2025, Jordan was traded to the Cardinals in exchange for pitcher Steven Matz, marking a new chapter in his career.
Scouting Report
Hitting Ability: 45/High (BA Grade)
Jordan’s calling card is his plus-plus power, a tool that has defined his profile since his amateur days. He generates tremendous raw power through a well-synced kinetic chain, allowing him to hit towering home runs to all fields. His exit velocities are impressive, with notable moonshots of 460 feet in rookie ball and 450 feet in later seasons. However, his overall hit tool is projected as fringe-average due to a lack of a refined approach at the plate. Jordan’s pitch recognition is a strength, enabling him to stay controlled in the batter’s box, but he has historically been aggressive, often swinging early in counts. In 2025, he showed signs of improvement, working deeper into counts and drawing walks, a development praised by Portland hitting coach Doug Clark.
In 2025, across Double-A and Triple-A, Jordan posted a combined slash line of .308/.377/.495, with 17 doubles, 7 home runs, and a balanced 23 walks to 22 strikeouts. His ability to limit strikeouts (17 in 147 at-bats in Triple-A) suggests a growing discipline, though he still needs to refine his approach against spin to maximize his offensive potential.
Power: 65/High
Jordan’s power is his standout tool, graded as plus-plus by scouts. His ability to drive the ball with authority has been evident since his viral home run videos at age 13. While his professional home run totals (36 in 1,160 plate appearances through 2023) have been modest compared to his raw power, this is partly due to his focus on becoming a more well-rounded hitter rather than an all-or-nothing slugger. His 2025 performance, including 12 home runs and 62 RBIs in Triple-A, indicates he is beginning to tap into his power potential more consistently. Scouts believe that as he smooths out a slight disconnect between his upper and lower halves, his home run output could increase significantly.
Defense: 45/Moderate
Drafted as a third baseman, Jordan possesses a plus arm suitable for the position, but his below-average running speed and limited agility have led most evaluators to project him as a future first baseman. In 2023, he split time between third base (51 games) and first base (65 games), showing competence at both but excelling more at first. The Red Sox expressed some optimism about his ability to stick at third, but his likely long-term home is first base, where he is expected to be a reliable defender. His defensive versatility adds value, but his bat will ultimately determine his ceiling.
Speed: 30/High
Jordan is a below-average runner, a limitation that impacts his defensive range and baserunning. This weakness reinforces the likelihood of a move to first base, as speed is less critical at that position. His lack of speed is not a significant concern given his offensive profile, but it does place additional pressure on his hitting to carry his value.
Blaze Jordan Power Showcase Two 500 Ft. HRs
Globe Life Park Nov 12, 2016
Defensively, Jordan has played both corner infield positions in his professional career. He has compiled a .991 career fielding percentage at first base and has committed only one error in 348.0 innings and 304 total chances this season.
Jordan was currently ranked as the No. 24 prospect in the Red Sox organization by Baseball America.
