Toronto Maple Leafs prospect throws shockingly good pitches at Rogers Centre

If hockey doesn't work out for Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Alexander Bilecki, he may have another professional sport he can pursue.

Bilecki, selected 60th overall in this year's draft, joined some fellow Leafs prospects for a bullpen session with the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. His bullpen session, which was shared by the Leafs on social media, quickly garnered buzz from both hockey and baseball fans.

Bilecki Bullpen ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/3yIvHfA0qN

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"What are the odds he would have a lower ERA than Brendon Little," one fan joked on X. 

Little wasn't the only member of the Blue Jays organization who caught strays following Bilecki's bullpen session, either.

"Jays gotta sign him. Way better than Hoffman," another fan chimed in.

For the time being, it appears that Bilecki will stick with hockey, and for good reason. The 18-year-old is coming off a season with the OHL's Kitchener Rangers in which he scored nine goals and 29 points in 66 games. He also helped lead the Rangers to an OHL championship, during which time he recorded two goals and 11 points in 18 outings.

The Rangers, thanks in large part to Bilecki's presence on the back end, went on to win the Memorial Cup thanks to a 6-2 win over the Everett Silvertips.

Given the Leafs' struggles on the blueline for several years, both the organization and its fan base are hoping that he can develop into a steady presence on the back end for years to come. If that doesn't work out, however, perhaps there is a career worth pursuing in baseball.

Though it's unclear exactly how far Bilecki went in his baseball career, he is listed on Baseball Canada's website as both a pitcher and an outfielder. 

Based on the above video, it does appear as though there is some potential in baseball for Bilecki should his hockey career not pan out as he hopes.