Countdown to ST 2025 (In Blue Jays Jersey Numbers)

[Pendleton]

Eight days until Spring Training! #8 doesn't have the same star power as some numbers. I'm going with a long tenured Blue Jay who spent the first eight seasons of his career in Toronto, it's Alex Gonzalez

 

[Pendleton]

Seven days until Spring Training! We are just a week away from baseball!!! For #7 I'm going with a hitter who socked a career high 41 dingers for the Jays in the year 2000, using a very unique batting stance that is not doubt burned in your mind - it's former Blue Jays and Expos INF Tony Batista! 

 

[Pendleton]

At first glance, I thought that was JA Happ on the mound, but it's actually Pat Rapp

[Pendleton]

2B Damaso Garcia spent seven seasons with the Jays in the 80s. Garcia had a career 7.2 WAR across eleven years, but managed a 4.6 win season for the Jays in 1982, on the back of a .310 average. 

 

[JaysAllMighty]

Will Wagner!

 

 

[JaysAllMighty]

Alek Manoah

 

[Pendleton]

Six days until Spring Training! Highly respected for his hustle, heart and top notch defense, #6 is John McDonald! 

 

 

[Omar]

22 hours ago, Pendleton said:

2B Damaso Garcia spent seven seasons with the Jays in the 80s. Garcia had a career 7.2 WAR across eleven years, but managed a 4.6 win season for the Jays in 1982, on the back of a .310 average. 

 

RIP Damo.

[Pendleton]

Five days until Spring Training! Another strong defensive infielder, #5 spent his final eleven big league seasons in Toronto, it's Rance Mulliniks

 

[BatFlip]

8 hours ago, Pendleton said:

Five days until Spring Training! Another strong defensive infielder, #5 spent his final eleven big league seasons in Toronto, it's Rance Mulliniks

 

Rance Mulliniks!  One of my first baseball cards (Topps '86 I believe with the free gum).  I remember thinking, wow, if Rance can make the bigs, anyone can make the bigs!  hahahah! 

No offense to good ol' Rance!  He had some nice seasons in the late 80s.

[Pendleton]

Four days until Spring Training! A member of the Jays for his first eight big league seasons and he had a career year for the '92 World Series club, #4 is Manny Lee! 

[JaysAllMighty]

Our current #4

 

 

[Pendleton]

Three days until Spring Training! #3 spent five seasons in Toronto and managed a huge career year in 2006, slashing .319/.390/.475 and leading the league with 21 HBP. Another hustle and heart type, it's Reed Johnson! 

 

[JaysAllMighty]

I know I'm breaking the rules but I couldn't resist

 

 

[Pendleton]

Two days until Spring Training! A productive 2B who spent seven seasons in Toronto, posting a career year in 2009 and making the all Star game - #2 is Aaron Hill!

[Pendleton]

One day until Spring Training! Today we honor the late four time gold glove shortstop and World Series champion, #1 is Tony Fernandez

 

[Pendleton]

There are zero days remaining until Spring Training, a number that will be worn by one of our newest Blue Jays

Thanks to all who followed along and participated. Baseball photography is an underrated artform 

[Orgfiller]

Thanks again for running this series Pendleton. A pleasure to follow along reminiscing on Blue Jays history as we pass the final dog days of winter.