Amid numerous Toronto Blue Jays injuries, Charles McAdoo has made his big-league debut. McAdoo became the 23,653rd player to appear in the majors after making a solid start to the Triple-A season.
His call-up didn’t have an impact on the baseball betting markets at the BetMGM online sportsbook, but McAdoo could be a useful depth piece for the Jays going forward.
Who Is Charles McAdoo?
McAdoo is the Blue Jays’ 25th-ranked prospect at MLB Pipeline. Capable of playing third base, second base, and first base, McAdoo was selected in the 13th round of the 2023 draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was traded to Toronto in the Isiah Kiner-Falefa trade in July 2024.
In 50 games at Triple-A in 2026, McAdoo posted a .789 OPS. He’s considered to have significant power upside with impressive bat speed and a big frame. A 14% walk rate in Triple-A was an encouraging sign as he continues to improve his swing decisions, and a 20.3% strikeout rate was a step in the right direction after swinging and missing too often in Double-A in 2025.
A natural athlete, McAdoo was a multisport star in high school. He played offence and defence on the football field and brought spectacular speed to the diamond. That speed has already been showcased in the majors, with the rookie ranking in the 84th percentile in sprint speed.
Despite his relatively low ranking as a prospect, McAdoo is an intriguing talent. His defence is a work in progress, but he may become a productive major-league player in 2026 and 2027.
Is Charles McAdoo Related to Bob McAdoo?
Yes, Charles McAdoo is a distant cousin of NBA Hall of Famer Bob McAdoo.
In an interview, Charles McAdoo explained how he found out.
He said, “I talked to my dad about it one day in ’22, and he was talking about it for about 30 minutes. I couldn’t pick up on all the names and all the relations, but I got out of him (that Bob McAdoo is a) second or third cousin.”
How Old Is Charles McAdoo?
McAdoo is 24 years old.
He was born on March 6, 2002.
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