Max Scherzer came up with a brilliant way to decide the Blue Jays' fantasy draft order

For the Blue Jays' 2026 fantasy football draft season, pitcher Max Scherzer devised an innovative approach to determine the draft order. The Toronto team opted for a rather unconventional method, entrusting the decision to their support staff. Each player would draw a name from a hat, which corresponded to the staff member assigned to throw for their draft position. The velocity of each throw would dictate the draft order, with the highest velocity securing the first pick and the slowest pick receiving the last position.

Manager John Schneider participated in the challenge, as did Assistant Pitching Coach Sam Greene. Greene emerged victorious, winning the first pick for Kazuma Okamoto with a throw clocked at 90 mph. Other staff members were throwing at a more moderate pace, in the 70 mph range. Despite the seemingly advantageous position held by some staff members, such as the presence of Greene, the draw added an element of excitement and unpredictability to the process.

Every player eagerly anticipated pulling Greene's name from the hat, as his impressive throwing ability could grant them the coveted first pick.