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Blue Jays prospect makes history as first-generation Indian-American MLB first-round pick
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2:43Now PlayingAt just 19, Arjun Nimmala is making waves as the first first-generation Indian American drafted in the first round of Major League Baseball, inspiring a new generation of fans as the Blue Jays' top prospect. His rise comes as MLB looks to expand in India, where the cricket-loving nation could become baseball’s next frontier.
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