Official Blue Jays 2025 Thread: Bandwagon Officially Boarding
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Soldier
not redeemed with gold but with His Blood
Last year, the Blue Jays finished with a 74-88 record and finished dead last in the AL East. They had a run differential of -70. They allowed 743 runs. 22th ranked team in runs allowed. They scored 671 runs. 26th best offense.
This season, a year later they finished a 94-68 record and won the AL East/AL Beast division, and clinched top seed in the American League with a run differential of +77. They scored 798 runs, 127 more runs than last year. They were 4th best team in the league when it comes to scoring runs this year. And they allowed 721 runs, so only 22 less than last year.
They had 20 more wins and 20 less losses this season. They’ve improved in most aspects of the game from last year. Hitting of course but also pitching and fielding. All statistics prove it. They had more base hits than any other team in the league. They drew more walks than last year. They allowed less runs than last year. They scored more runs per game than last year, they had more RBIs (runs batted in) than last year, they had a Much Better OBP ( on base percentage) , BABIP, (batting average on balls in play )much better batting average(offensive statistic)much better batting average against( pitching statistic) much better slugging percentage(offensive statistic) they fared much better when it comes to defensive runs saved(fielding statistic), etc. They are 11th best team at hitting homeruns but it’s a good thing because they don’t only rely on homeruns as their only offensive strategy to score runs and win games. And they are the 3rd worst team at stealing bases(ranked #28 out of 30) I guess we need to add more players with blazing speed on our roster during the offseason .
What a difference a year makes. Last year we got eliminated from playoff contention on September 20, 2024 after a 1-0 loss in Tampa bay. Then a week later, we got swept by the equally disappointing and mediocre Miami marlins in the last 3-game series of the season at home (September 27-28-29, 2024 )
and a year later, we clinched a playoff spot on September 21, 2025, then a few days later we swept the Tampa bay rays at home in our last 3-game series (sep 26-27-28, 2025) to win the division and clinch the top seed in the American League playoffs
This season, a year later they finished a 94-68 record and won the AL East/AL Beast division, and clinched top seed in the American League with a run differential of +77. They scored 798 runs, 127 more runs than last year. They were 4th best team in the league when it comes to scoring runs this year. And they allowed 721 runs, so only 22 less than last year.
They had 20 more wins and 20 less losses this season. They’ve improved in most aspects of the game from last year. Hitting of course but also pitching and fielding. All statistics prove it. They had more base hits than any other team in the league. They drew more walks than last year. They allowed less runs than last year. They scored more runs per game than last year, they had more RBIs (runs batted in) than last year, they had a Much Better OBP ( on base percentage) , BABIP, (batting average on balls in play )much better batting average(offensive statistic)much better batting average against( pitching statistic) much better slugging percentage(offensive statistic) they fared much better when it comes to defensive runs saved(fielding statistic), etc. They are 11th best team at hitting homeruns but it’s a good thing because they don’t only rely on homeruns as their only offensive strategy to score runs and win games. And they are the 3rd worst team at stealing bases(ranked #28 out of 30) I guess we need to add more players with blazing speed on our roster during the offseason .
What a difference a year makes. Last year we got eliminated from playoff contention on September 20, 2024 after a 1-0 loss in Tampa bay. Then a week later, we got swept by the equally disappointing and mediocre Miami marlins in the last 3-game series of the season at home (September 27-28-29, 2024 )
and a year later, we clinched a playoff spot on September 21, 2025, then a few days later we swept the Tampa bay rays at home in our last 3-game series (sep 26-27-28, 2025) to win the division and clinch the top seed in the American League playoffs
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Soldier
not redeemed with gold but with His Blood
Yeah the mariners are a scary opponent for sure
They have both Power and speed
They know how to hit homeruns and steal bases often
They are third best in the league when it comes to hitting homeruns and also ranked third when it comes to stolen bases.
They are also 9th in runs scored( 766 runs)
They have the 10th team with the most RBIs(734), they are also ranked 10th best on base percentage ( OBP), and 10th best slugging percentage(all the doubles, triples, and homeruns combined )
They were ranked #9 in the league when it comes to draw walks ( they drew 544 walks this year) seems like their hitters are smart, have good pitch judgment, are disciplined at the plate, are patient and know how to work the pitch count and tire opposing pitchers.
Interestingly, they’re only ranked #17 in base/single hits.(1344 hits this season)That means they’re clearly more of a power hitting team than a contact hitting team. They are mostly about the homerun- the Long ball. They aren’t a small ball team.
As a team They hit .241 this year. This is also their batting average. They’re ranked #20 in that area
Catchers Alejandro Kirk and Tyler Heineman will have to be much mentally and physically sharper if they play Seattle in the ALCS. They should know and expect that The mariners will attempt to steal a lot of bases in that series.
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Soldier
not redeemed with gold but with His Blood
Good news to hear. We won’t be stuck with clueless and dismissive American announcers from FOX, ESPN or TBS at least. Our beloved local broadcasting crew from sportsnet will call our playoff games live ( at home and on the road) until the end of our postseason run . Dan shulman calling the games as the main play by play man, Buck Martinez as the main color commentator/analyst, Hazel mae as the main side reporter and Jamie Campbell reporting live updates and breaking news from the studio in downtown Toronto.
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Soldier
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Yep.Hazel Mae is still around?
Sportsnet bosses also hired these two youngish pawgs to work on Blue Jays broadcasts recently
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EmilyYep.
Sportsnet bosses also hired these two youngish pawgs to work on Blue Jays broadcasts
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Soldier
not redeemed with gold but with His Blood
Yep. She’s the veteran Canadian version of Doris Burke, Suzy Kolber and Pam Oliver at this point lol.Hazel Mae is still around?
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VegetasHairline
Veteran
Hazel Mae is still around?
i remember like 20 years ago when she was in her prime on j zone
VegetasHairline
Veteran
its not to late to join breh
we got dem pit beef sandwich, specifically prepared medium rare with a lot of horseradish
VegetasHairline
Veteran
we got dem pit beef sandwich, specifically prepared medium rare with a lot of horseradish
whose pitching game 1? Juan guzman , jack morris? Pat hentgen? 