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Phenomenal announcement made regarding the Toronto Blue Jays
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The Toronto Blue Jays now hold the best record in franchise history as they head into the All-Star break with their recent win over the Chicago White Sox.
This begs the question: just how much does this year's Blue Jays team resemble the championship squad from 1992?
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Matthew Sookram from Jays Nation writes that it's tough to say at this point, given there's still a long way to go in the 2025 season, but what we can do is examine the composition of that 1992 team and compare it to today's Blue Jays' roster.
"Regardless of the personnel, the '92 Blue Jays were built to score runs, finishing second in MLB with 780 runs scored and tied for second in the league with 163 home runs.
However, they only had one player hit over 30 home runs that year (right fielder, Carter, 34) but four other players had at least 16 home runs and two more were also in double digits." -Sookram
However, they only had one player hit over 30 home runs that year (right fielder, Carter, 34) but four other players had at least 16 home runs and two more were also in double digits." -Sookram
This season, the team isn't generating as much power. Their 97 home runs rank tied for 15th in the league, and interestingly, it's right fielder George Springer who leads the team with 16 homers.
"In 1992, the Blue Jays team ERA was 20th in the league with a 3.91 mark. They were led by an effective top three in Jack Morris (4.04 ERA).
Jimmy Key (3.53 ERA) and Juan Guzman (2.64 ERA). Todd Stottlemyre (4.50 ERA) was fine as a fourth starter but the last spot was where they lost ground." -Sookram
Jimmy Key (3.53 ERA) and Juan Guzman (2.64 ERA). Todd Stottlemyre (4.50 ERA) was fine as a fourth starter but the last spot was where they lost ground." -Sookram
This year, the pitching staff ranks 22nd with a 4.17 ERA, grappling with challenges similar to those faced by the '92 rotation.
The back end of the Blue Jays' rotation has seen a mix of spot starters, bullpen games, and ineffective outings, while the top three, José Berrios, Kevin Gausman, and Chris Bassitt, have been mostly reliable for much of the season.
Collectively, the starters have recorded 434 strikeouts and limited opponents to a .256 batting average.
"The Blue Jays of '92 went 41-31 over the final 72 games of the regular season to finish 96-66, they played below .500 in August (14-16) but had a September to remember with an 18-9 record, and a 3-0 October before the playoffs began.
For the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays, making the Wild Card, at the very least, might only require them to win 90 games this season. Both Kansas City and Detroit were Wild Card teams last year with 86 wins." -Sookram
For the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays, making the Wild Card, at the very least, might only require them to win 90 games this season. Both Kansas City and Detroit were Wild Card teams last year with 86 wins." -Sookram
The Blue Jays would need to go just 36-35 the rest of the way to hit the 90-win mark. While surpassing that would obviously be ideal, their impressive first-half turnaround in 2025 has firmly put them in the conversation for a finish that mirrors the success of the 1992 squad.
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