Defense wins games, Varsho is setting the tone for Blue Jays this year

Defense wins and saves games, this is how Daulton Varsho is Daulton is pushing the Blue Jays toward being an elite defensive team.

Despite enduring a costly, high-profile defensive error by Springer on Tuesday, the Blue Jays seem to embody the characteristics of certain teams.


While Toronto's fWAR (1.1), and pitching statistics, places them 26th among major league teams, they've allowed a middle-of-the-pack 4.32 runs per game, positioning them 14th in MLB.

Only 10 clubs have recorded fewer errors than the Blue Jays, yet the cornerstone of their success lies in their ability to consistently convert probable hits into outs.


Seeing Daulton Varsho prominently showcased among the top plays comes as no surprise, especially since he currently leads the majors in OAA (+7) after finishing 20th last year.

As stated, defense wins games, or in other times, can easily lose games, we are happy to have Varsho out in center filed making highlight reel catches night after night.

Srouce: Sportsnet - Daulton Varsho pushes Blue Jays toward elite team defence