One of the most recognizable players in baseball today, Marcus Stroman was just as charismatic and electric on the mound at Patchogue-Medford High School.

The Blue Jays ace was the 2017 World Baseball Classic MVP, helping the U.S. team win gold, and he won a Gold Glove Award in 2017 as the top defensive pitcher in the game.

Stroman stared at Duke University before being selected by the Blue Jays in the first round – 22nd overall – in the 2012 MLB Draft.

Through 2017 he has a 37-25 record with a 3.61 career earned run average.

His “Height Doesn’t Measure Heart” brand echoes his personal characteristics as  shorter pitcher with big heart.