Blue Jays' Charles McAdoo, Cousin of NBA Legend Bob McAdoo, Nears MLB Debut

The 24-year-old utility player is one step away from the major leagues with Toronto's Triple-A affiliate.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 6:03pm

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The Toronto Blue Jays have Charles McAdoo, the cousin of NBA Hall of Famer Bob McAdoo, in their minor league system. Charles, a 24-year-old who can play second base, third base, and right field, is currently with the team's Triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, putting him just one step away from making his MLB debut.

Why it matters

This is an interesting intersection of basketball and baseball history, as Charles McAdoo looks to follow in the footsteps of his famous cousin Bob, who was a five-time NBA All-Star and league MVP. If Charles can earn a call-up to the majors, it would mark another McAdoo making it to the top level of professional sports.

The details

Charles McAdoo was originally a 13th-round pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2023 MLB Draft out of San Jose State. He got 34 plate appearances for the Blue Jays during Spring Training this year, recording six hits in 31 at-bats (.194 average) with two doubles, a home run, and a stolen base. In 2022 at Double-A New Hampshire, McAdoo hit .247 with 24 doubles, 16 home runs, and 34 stolen bases.

  • Charles McAdoo is currently playing for the Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate in Buffalo.
  • McAdoo got 34 plate appearances for the Blue Jays during Spring Training in 2023.

The players

Charles McAdoo

A 24-year-old utility player in the Toronto Blue Jays organization 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.

Bob McAdoo

A Hall of Fame NBA player who was a five-time All-Star and league MVP. He is the cousin of Charles McAdoo.

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What they’re saying

“Charles is a 24-year old who can play second base, third base and right field.”

— Pat Malacaro, WGR radio broadcaster

“He also shared a clip of Charles ripping a double.”

— Pat Malacaro, WGR radio broadcaster

What’s next

If Charles McAdoo continues to perform well at Triple-A, he could earn a call-up to the major leagues with the Toronto Blue Jays in the near future.

The takeaway

This story highlights the unique connection between the world of basketball and baseball, as Charles McAdoo looks to follow in the footsteps of his famous cousin Bob McAdoo and make it to the highest level of professional sports.