Blue Jays have Bob McAdoo's cousin on verge of MLB debut
This is a fascinating overlap of sports history.
Blue Jays have Bob McAdoo's cousin on verge of MLB debut originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Toronto Blue Jays have Bob McAdoo's cousin in their organization.
Yes, that's basketball Hall of Famer and all-time great Bob McAdoo. His cousin's name is Charles McAdoo. Charles currently plays for Triple-A Buffalo, which means he's just one rung away from the major leagues.
WGR radio broadcaster Pat Malacaro shared the fun tidbit on X on Sunday. He also shared a clip of Charles ripping a double: "TWO FOR MCADOO" - @PatWGR pic. twitter.
com/HdeyLQf1tZ ā Buffalo Bisons (@BuffaloBisons) March 29, 2026 MORE: Yankees break franchise record set by 1908 New York Highlanders Charles is a 24-year old who can play second base, third base and right field. He was originally a 13th-round pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2023 MLB Draft out of San Jose State. McAdoo did get 34 plate appearances for the Blue Jays during Spring Training -- he had six hits in 31 at bats (.