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Batting Leaders- Batting Average: .307 - Roberto AlomarRoberto AlomarRoberto "Robbie" Alomar Velázquez is a former Major League Baseball player , regarded by many as one of the best second basemen in MLB history. During his career he won more Gold Gloves than any other second baseman in history, and also won the second-most Silver Slugger Awards for a second...
- On base percentage: .395 - John OlerudJohn OlerudJohn Garrett Olerud , is a former American first baseman in Major League Baseball. Olerud played with the Toronto Blue Jays , New York Mets , Seattle Mariners , New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox ....
- Slugging percentage: .556 - Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
- OPS: .949 - Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
- Games: 1,450 - Tony FernándezTony FernándezOctavio Antonio Fernández Castro , better known as Tony Fernández, is a former Major League Baseball player most noted for his defensive skills setting a record for shortstops with a .992 fielding percentage in 1989.-Career:...
- At Bats: 5,470 - Vernon Wells
- Runs: 889 - Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
- Hits: 1,583 - Tony FernándezTony FernándezOctavio Antonio Fernández Castro , better known as Tony Fernández, is a former Major League Baseball player most noted for his defensive skills setting a record for shortstops with a .992 fielding percentage in 1989.-Career:...
- Total Bases: 2,786 - Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
- Doubles: 343 - Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
- Triples: 72 - Tony FernándezTony FernándezOctavio Antonio Fernández Castro , better known as Tony Fernández, is a former Major League Baseball player most noted for his defensive skills setting a record for shortstops with a .992 fielding percentage in 1989.-Career:...
- Home Runs: 336 - Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
- RBI: 1,058 - Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
- Walks: 827 - Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
- Strikeouts: 1,242 - Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
- Stolen Bases: 255 - Lloyd MosebyLloyd MosebyLloyd Anthony Moseby was a Major League Baseball player. A center fielder, and good all-around athlete, Moseby's nickname Shaker was said to stem from his ability to get away from or "shake" players who attempted to defend him on the basketball court.Born in Portland, Arkansas, Moseby graduated...
- Caught Stealing: 86 - Tony FernándezTony FernándezOctavio Antonio Fernández Castro , better known as Tony Fernández, is a former Major League Baseball player most noted for his defensive skills setting a record for shortstops with a .992 fielding percentage in 1989.-Career:...
- Singles: 1,160 - Tony FernándezTony FernándezOctavio Antonio Fernández Castro , better known as Tony Fernández, is a former Major League Baseball player most noted for his defensive skills setting a record for shortstops with a .992 fielding percentage in 1989.-Career:...
- Runs Created: 1,077 - Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
- Extra-Base Hits: 690 - Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
- Times on Base: 2,362 - Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
- Hit By Pitch: 122 - Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
- Sacrifice Hits: 74 - Alfredo GriffinAlfredo GriffinAlfredo Claudino Griffin is a former Major League Baseball player, who played shortstop for four teams from 1976 to 1993. He is currently the first base coach for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.-Playing career:...
- Sacrifice Flies: 65 - Joe CarterJoe CarterJoseph Christopher Carter is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball who played from to . Carter is most famous for hitting a walk-off home run to win the 1993 World Series for the Toronto Blue Jays....
- Intentional Walks: 128 - Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
- Grounded into Double Plays: 146 - Vernon Wells
- At Bats per Strikeout: 17.6 - Bob BailorBob BailorRobert Michael Bailor is a former right-handed utility player in Major League Baseball, best known for his speed and for being difficult to strike out...
- At Bats per Home Run: 14.9 - Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
Pitching Leaders
- Wins: 175 - Dave StiebDave StiebDavid Andrew Stieb [STEEB] is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Playing career:Born in Santa Ana, California, Stieb played varsity baseball at Southern Illinois University as an outfielder...
- Losses: 140 - Jim ClancyJim Clancy (baseball)James Clancy is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Toronto Blue Jays , Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves . He batted and threw right-handed....
- ERAEarned run averageIn baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
: 3.42 - Jimmy KeyJimmy KeyJames Edward "Jimmy" Key is a former left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Toronto Blue Jays , New York Yankees , and Baltimore Orioles...
& Dave StiebDave StiebDavid Andrew Stieb [STEEB] is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Playing career:Born in Santa Ana, California, Stieb played varsity baseball at Southern Illinois University as an outfielder... - StrikeoutStrikeoutIn baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters....
s: 1,658 - Dave StiebDave StiebDavid Andrew Stieb [STEEB] is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Playing career:Born in Santa Ana, California, Stieb played varsity baseball at Southern Illinois University as an outfielder... - Walks AllowedBase on ballsA base on balls is credited to a batter and against a pitcher in baseball statistics when a batter receives four pitches that the umpire calls balls. It is better known as a walk. The base on balls is defined in Section 2.00 of baseball's Official Rules, and further detail is given in 6.08...
: 1,020 - Dave StiebDave StiebDavid Andrew Stieb [STEEB] is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Playing career:Born in Santa Ana, California, Stieb played varsity baseball at Southern Illinois University as an outfielder... - Games: 455 - Jason FrasorJason FrasorJason Andrew Frasor is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. He made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in , and he had a 4.08 ERA in 63 games....
(2004-2011) - Games Started: 408 - Dave StiebDave StiebDavid Andrew Stieb [STEEB] is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Playing career:Born in Santa Ana, California, Stieb played varsity baseball at Southern Illinois University as an outfielder...
- IPInnings pitchedIn baseball, innings pitched are the number of innings a pitcher has completed, measured by the number of batters and baserunners that are put out while the pitcher on the pitching mound in a game. Three outs made is equal to one inning pitched. One out counts as one-third of an inning, and two...
: 2,873.0 - Dave StiebDave StiebDavid Andrew Stieb [STEEB] is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Playing career:Born in Santa Ana, California, Stieb played varsity baseball at Southern Illinois University as an outfielder... - SavesSave (sport)In baseball, a save is credited to a pitcher who finishes a game for the winning team under certain prescribed circumstances. The number of saves, or percentage of save opportunities successfully converted, is an oft-cited statistic of relief pitchers...
: 217 - Tom HenkeTom HenkeThomas Anthony Henke , nicknamed "The Terminator" because of his ability and success as a closer, is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He was one of the most dominant and feared closers during the late 1980s and early 1990s, pitching for the Texas Rangers , Toronto Blue Jays , and St...
(1985–92)¹ - Complete GamesComplete gameIn baseball, a complete game is the act of a pitcher pitching an entire game without the benefit of a relief pitcher.As demonstrated by the charts below, in the early 20th century, it was common for most good Major League Baseball pitchers to pitch a complete game almost every start. Pitchers were...
: 103 - Dave StiebDave StiebDavid Andrew Stieb [STEEB] is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Playing career:Born in Santa Ana, California, Stieb played varsity baseball at Southern Illinois University as an outfielder... - ShutoutShutoutIn team sports, a shutout refers to a game in which one team prevents the opposing team from scoring. While possible in most major sports, they are highly improbable in some sports, such as basketball....
s: 30 - Dave StiebDave StiebDavid Andrew Stieb [STEEB] is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Playing career:Born in Santa Ana, California, Stieb played varsity baseball at Southern Illinois University as an outfielder... - Hits AllowedHit (baseball)In baseball statistics, a hit , also called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches first base after hitting the ball into fair territory, without the benefit of an error or a fielder's choice....
: 2,545 - Dave StiebDave StiebDavid Andrew Stieb [STEEB] is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Playing career:Born in Santa Ana, California, Stieb played varsity baseball at Southern Illinois University as an outfielder... - Home Runs AllowedHome runIn baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process...
: 224 - Dave StiebDave StiebDavid Andrew Stieb [STEEB] is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Playing career:Born in Santa Ana, California, Stieb played varsity baseball at Southern Illinois University as an outfielder... - Hit BatsmenHit by pitchIn baseball, hit by pitch , or hit batsman , is a batter or his equipment being hit in some part of his body by a pitch from the pitcher.-Official rule:...
: 129 - Dave StiebDave StiebDavid Andrew Stieb [STEEB] is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Playing career:Born in Santa Ana, California, Stieb played varsity baseball at Southern Illinois University as an outfielder... - Runs AllowedRun (baseball)In baseball, a run is scored when a player advances around first, second and third base and returns safely to home plate, touching the bases in that order, before three outs are recorded and all obligations to reach base safely on batted balls are met or assured...
: 1,208 - Dave StiebDave StiebDavid Andrew Stieb [STEEB] is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Playing career:Born in Santa Ana, California, Stieb played varsity baseball at Southern Illinois University as an outfielder... - Earned RunsEarned runIn baseball, an earned run is any run for which the pitcher is held accountable . Any runner who tags his base and reaches home plate is scored against the pitcher as an earned run...
: 1,091 - Dave StiebDave StiebDavid Andrew Stieb [STEEB] is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Playing career:Born in Santa Ana, California, Stieb played varsity baseball at Southern Illinois University as an outfielder... - WHIPWalks plus hits per inning pitchedIn baseball statistics, walks plus hits per inning pitched is a sabermetric measurement of the number of baserunners a pitcher has allowed per inning pitched. It is a measure of a pitcher's ability to prevent batters from reaching base...
: 1.20 - Jimmy Key - Opponents Batting Average (low): .239 - Dave Stieb
- Opponents Batting Average (high): .269 - Todd StottlemyreTodd StottlemyreTodd Vernon Stottlemyre is a former right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played 15 seasons for the Toronto Blue Jays, Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks. He is the son of Mel Stottlemyre, former New York Yankees pitcher. His brother...
(1988–94) - BalkBalkIn baseball, a pitcher can commit a number of illegal motions or actions that constitute a balk. In games played under the Official Baseball Rules, a balk results in a dead ball or delayed dead ball. In certain other circumstances, a balk may be wholly or partially disregarded...
s: 14 - Dave Stieb - Wild PitchesWild pitchIn baseball, a wild pitch is charged against a pitcher when his pitch is too high, too short, or too wide of home plate for the catcher to control with ordinary effort, thereby allowing a baserunner, perhaps even the batter-runner on strike three or ball four, to advance.A wild pitch usually...
: 88 - Juan Guzmán (1991–98) - Stolen Bases (allowed): 71 - AJ Burnett (2006–2008)
- Caught Stealing: 15 - Josh TowersJosh TowersJoshua Eric Towers is a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher, who currently plays for the Camden Riversharks in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball...
(2003–2007) - HoldHold (baseball)A hold is awarded to a relief pitcher who meets the following three conditions:Unlike saves, wins, and losses, more than one pitcher per team can earn a hold for a game, though it is not possible for a pitcher to receive more than one hold in a given game...
: 90 - Scott DownsScott DownsScott Jeremy Downs is an American professional baseball relief pitcher with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of Major League Baseball. He has previously played for the Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos and Toronto Blue Jays...
(2005–2010)
Defensive Leaders (minimum 1,000 total chances)
- Total ChancesTotal chancesIn baseball statistics, total chances , also called chances offered, represents the number of plays in which a defensive player has participated. It is calculated as follows: Total Chances = assists + putouts + errors. Chances accepted refers to the total of putouts and assists only. Fielding...
: 11,147 - 1B/C/OF Carlos Delgado - Putouts: 10,333 - 1B/C/OF Carlos Delgado
- AssistsAssist (baseball)In baseball, an assist is a defensive statistic, baseball being one of the few sports in which the defensive team controls the ball. An assist is awarded to every defensive player who fields or touches the ball prior to the recording of a putout, even if the contact was unintentional...
: 3,723 - SS/3B Tony Fernández - ErrorsError (baseball)In baseball statistics, an error is the act, in the judgment of the official scorer, of a fielder misplaying a ball in a manner that allows a batter or baserunner to reach one or more additional bases, when such an advance would have been prevented given ordinary effort by the fielder.The term ...
: 187 - SS/2B/3B Alfredo GriffinAlfredo GriffinAlfredo Claudino Griffin is a former Major League Baseball player, who played shortstop for four teams from 1976 to 1993. He is currently the first base coach for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.-Playing career:...
(1979–84, 1992–93) - Double Plays TurnedDouble playIn baseball, a double play for a team or a fielder is the act of making two outs during the same continuous playing action. In baseball slang, making a double play is referred to as "turning two"....
: 1,044 - 1B/C/OF Carlos Delgado - Passed BallsPassed ballIn baseball, a catcher is charged with a passed ball when he fails to hold or control a legally pitched ball that, with ordinary effort, should have been maintained under his control. When, as a result of this loss of control, the batter or a runner on base advances, the catcher is thereby charged...
: 62 - C Ernie WhittErnie WhittLeo Ernest "Ernie" Whitt is a former Major League Baseball catcher and coach who is the current manager for the minor league Clearwater Threshers. He is noted for the twelve years he spent as a player with the Toronto Blue Jays...
(1977–89) - Fielding percentageFielding percentageIn baseball statistics, fielding percentage, also known as fielding average, is a measure that reflects the percentage of times a defensive player properly handles a batted or thrown ball...
(high): .995 - 1B John Olerud - Fielding percentage (low): .951 - 1B/3B/C Ed Sprague
- Stolen Bases (allowed): 300 - Gregg ZaunGregg ZaunGregory Owen "Gregg" Zaun is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He is the nephew of former MLB catcher Rick Dempsey. Zaun was a high school teammate of Mark Loretta...
(2004–2008) - Caught StealingCaught stealingIn baseball, a runner is charged, and the fielders involved are credited, with a time caught stealing when the runner attempts to advance or lead off from one base to another without the ball being batted and then is tagged out by a fielder while making the attempt...
: 88 - Gregg ZaunGregg ZaunGregory Owen "Gregg" Zaun is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He is the nephew of former MLB catcher Rick Dempsey. Zaun was a high school teammate of Mark Loretta...
(2004–2008)
Individual Blue Jay Single Season Records
Offensive Leaders- Batting Average: .363 - John OlerudJohn OlerudJohn Garrett Olerud , is a former American first baseman in Major League Baseball. Olerud played with the Toronto Blue Jays , New York Mets , Seattle Mariners , New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox ....
(1993) - Hits: 215 - Vernon Wells (2003)
- Home Runs: 54 - José Bautista (2010)
- Grand Slams: 3 - Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
(1997), Darrin FletcherDarrin FletcherDarrin Glen Fletcher is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played from to .Fletcher made his major league debut in 1989 with the Los Angeles Dodgers and appeared in 5 games. He saw limited major league playing time the following season...
(2000) - On-Base Percentage: .473 - John OlerudJohn OlerudJohn Garrett Olerud , is a former American first baseman in Major League Baseball. Olerud played with the Toronto Blue Jays , New York Mets , Seattle Mariners , New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox ....
(1993) - Slugging Percentage: .664 - Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
(2000) - On-Base plus Slugging (OPS): 1.134 - Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
(2000) - Runs: 134 - Shawn GreenShawn GreenShawn David Green is a former Major League Baseball player.Green was a 1st round draft pick and a two-time major league All-Star...
(1999) - RBIs: 145 - Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
(2003) - Walks: 132 - José BautistaJosé BautistaJosé Antonio Bautista is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Though now primarily a right fielder, having been a utility player in the past, he has major league experience at six different positions...
(2011) - Intentional Walks: 33 - John OlerudJohn OlerudJohn Garrett Olerud , is a former American first baseman in Major League Baseball. Olerud played with the Toronto Blue Jays , New York Mets , Seattle Mariners , New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox ....
(1993) - Stolen Bases: 60 - Dave CollinsDave CollinsDavid S. Collins is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball from to .Collins is one of three players to have made it to the major leagues who played for the storied Rapid City Post 22 American Legion baseball program in Rapid City, SD...
(1984) - Singles: 161 - Tony FernándezTony FernándezOctavio Antonio Fernández Castro , better known as Tony Fernández, is a former Major League Baseball player most noted for his defensive skills setting a record for shortstops with a .992 fielding percentage in 1989.-Career:...
(1986) - Doubles: 57 - Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
(2000) - Triples: 17 - Tony FernándezTony FernándezOctavio Antonio Fernández Castro , better known as Tony Fernández, is a former Major League Baseball player most noted for his defensive skills setting a record for shortstops with a .992 fielding percentage in 1989.-Career:...
(1990) - Extra Base Hits: 99 - Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
(2000) - Most Games: 163 - Tony FernándezTony FernándezOctavio Antonio Fernández Castro , better known as Tony Fernández, is a former Major League Baseball player most noted for his defensive skills setting a record for shortstops with a .992 fielding percentage in 1989.-Career:...
(1986) - Most At Bats: 687 - Tony FernándezTony FernándezOctavio Antonio Fernández Castro , better known as Tony Fernández, is a former Major League Baseball player most noted for his defensive skills setting a record for shortstops with a .992 fielding percentage in 1989.-Career:...
(1986) - Most Pinch Hits: 16 - Tony FernándezTony FernándezOctavio Antonio Fernández Castro , better known as Tony Fernández, is a former Major League Baseball player most noted for his defensive skills setting a record for shortstops with a .992 fielding percentage in 1989.-Career:...
(2001) - Most Strikeouts: 159 - José CansecoJosé CansecoJosé Canseco Capas, Jr. is a Cuban-American professional baseball manager, outfielder, and designated hitter for the Yuma Scorpions of the North American League and former Major League Baseball player. He is the identical twin brother of former major league player and current teammate Ozzie Canseco...
(1998) - Fewest Strikeouts (regular starter): 21 - Bob BailorBob BailorRobert Michael Bailor is a former right-handed utility player in Major League Baseball, best known for his speed and for being difficult to strike out...
(1978) - Hit By Pitchs: 22 - Shea HillenbrandShea HillenbrandShea Matthew Hillenbrand is a professional baseball player who last played for the York Revolution of the independent Atlantic League....
(2005) - Home runs before the All-Star Break: 31 - José BautistaJosé BautistaJosé Antonio Bautista is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Though now primarily a right fielder, having been a utility player in the past, he has major league experience at six different positions...
(2011)
Pitching Leaders
- Wins (starter): 22 - Roy HalladayRoy HalladayHarry Leroy "Roy" Halladay III , nicknamed "Doc", is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies...
(2003) - Wins (Reliever): 11 - Dennis LampDennis LampDennis Patrick Lamp is a former middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1977 through 1992, Lamp played for the Chicago Cubs , Chicago White Sox , Toronto Blue Jays , Oakland Athletics , Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates .-Career:In a 19-season career, Lamp posted a...
(1985), Paul QuantrillPaul QuantrillPaul John Quantrill is a former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher. He earned a reputation for being very durable and having impeccable control. He regularly appeared in 80 or more games a season and did not walk more than 25 batters in a season since...
(2001) - Lowest ERA: 2.05 - Roger ClemensRoger ClemensWilliam Roger Clemens , nicknamed "Rocket", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who broke into the league with the Boston Red Sox, whose pitching staff he would help anchor for 12 years. Clemens won seven Cy Young Awards, more than any other pitcher. He played for four different teams over...
(1997)² - Strikeouts: 292 - Roger ClemensRoger ClemensWilliam Roger Clemens , nicknamed "Rocket", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who broke into the league with the Boston Red Sox, whose pitching staff he would help anchor for 12 years. Clemens won seven Cy Young Awards, more than any other pitcher. He played for four different teams over...
(1997) - Most Decisions: 31 - Dave StiebDave StiebDavid Andrew Stieb [STEEB] is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Playing career:Born in Santa Ana, California, Stieb played varsity baseball at Southern Illinois University as an outfielder...
(1982) - Most Starts: 40 - Jim ClancyJim Clancy (baseball)James Clancy is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Toronto Blue Jays , Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves . He batted and threw right-handed....
(1982) - Complete Games: 19 - Dave StiebDave StiebDavid Andrew Stieb [STEEB] is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Playing career:Born in Santa Ana, California, Stieb played varsity baseball at Southern Illinois University as an outfielder...
(1982) - Shutouts: 5 - Dave StiebDave StiebDavid Andrew Stieb [STEEB] is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Playing career:Born in Santa Ana, California, Stieb played varsity baseball at Southern Illinois University as an outfielder...
(1982) - Innings Pitched (starter): 288.1 - Dave StiebDave StiebDavid Andrew Stieb [STEEB] is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Playing career:Born in Santa Ana, California, Stieb played varsity baseball at Southern Illinois University as an outfielder...
(1982) - Hits Allowed: 278 - Dave LemanczykDave LemanczykDavid Lawrence Lemanczyk was a pitcher with an eight year career from 1973 to 1980. He played for the Detroit Tigers, Toronto Blue Jays and California Angels all of the American League...
(1977) - Earned Runs Allowed: 129 - Erik Hanson (1996)
- Runs Allowed: 143 - Erik Hanson (1996), Dave Lemanczyk (1977)
- Home Runs Allowed: 36 - Woody WilliamsWoody WilliamsGregory Scott "Woody" Williams is a former right-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher. He made his major league debut for the Toronto Blue Jays on May 14, 1993.-Baseball career:...
(1998) - Walks: 128 - Jim Clancy (1980)
- Hit Batsmen: 16 - Chris CarpenterChris CarpenterChristopher John Carpenter is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who has played for the St. Louis Cardinals since 2003, and is currently signed with the team until the 2011 season, with a club option for 2012.Carpenter was 22 years old and a highly-regarded prospect when he broke into the...
(2001) - Wild Pitches: 26 - Juan Guzmán (1993)
- Balks: 6 - Mark EichhornMark EichhornMark Anthony Eichhorn is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher best known for his tenure with the Toronto Blue Jays the late 1980s - early 1990s where he often served as a middle reliever/set-up man for All-Star closer, Tom Henke...
(1988) - Most Appearances: 89 - Mark EichhornMark EichhornMark Anthony Eichhorn is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher best known for his tenure with the Toronto Blue Jays the late 1980s - early 1990s where he often served as a middle reliever/set-up man for All-Star closer, Tom Henke...
(1987) - Saves: 45 - Duane Ward (1993)
- Games Finished: 70 - Duane Ward (1993)
- Wins (relief): 14 - Mark Eichhorn (1987)
- Innings Pitched (relief): 157.0 - Mark Eichhorn (1986)
- Longest Win Streak: 15 - Roger ClemensRoger ClemensWilliam Roger Clemens , nicknamed "Rocket", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who broke into the league with the Boston Red Sox, whose pitching staff he would help anchor for 12 years. Clemens won seven Cy Young Awards, more than any other pitcher. He played for four different teams over...
(1998), Roy Halladay (2003) - Longest Losing Streak: 10 - Jerry GarvinJerry GarvinTheodore Jared Garvin , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the major leagues for the Toronto Blue Jays from 1977-1982. He was named by Topps as their left-handed rookie pitcher of the year in 1977.After his playing days, he has become involved in the real estate...
(1977, 1978), Paul MirabellaPaul MirabellaPaul Thomas Mirabella is a former professional baseball pitcher. Mirabella, who threw left-handed, played all or part of thirteen seasons in Major League Baseball for the Texas Rangers , New York Yankees , Toronto Blue Jays , Baltimore Orioles , Seattle Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers .Mirabella...
(1980) - Best Start: 11 wins 0 losses - Roger ClemensRoger ClemensWilliam Roger Clemens , nicknamed "Rocket", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who broke into the league with the Boston Red Sox, whose pitching staff he would help anchor for 12 years. Clemens won seven Cy Young Awards, more than any other pitcher. He played for four different teams over...
(1997/starter), Dennis LampDennis LampDennis Patrick Lamp is a former middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1977 through 1992, Lamp played for the Chicago Cubs , Chicago White Sox , Toronto Blue Jays , Oakland Athletics , Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates .-Career:In a 19-season career, Lamp posted a...
(1985/relief)
Fielding Leaders
- Errors: 37 - Alfredo GriffinAlfredo GriffinAlfredo Claudino Griffin is a former Major League Baseball player, who played shortstop for four teams from 1976 to 1993. He is currently the first base coach for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.-Playing career:...
(SS) (1980)
Individual Blue Jay Single Game Records
Offensive Leaders- Most At-Bats: 9 - Alfredo GriffinAlfredo GriffinAlfredo Claudino Griffin is a former Major League Baseball player, who played shortstop for four teams from 1976 to 1993. He is currently the first base coach for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.-Playing career:...
(October 4, 1980 vs. Boston Red Sox) (17 inning game) - Most Hits: 6 - Frank CatalanottoFrank CatalanottoFrank John Catalanotto is a former Italian American baseball outfielder. Nicknamed "Little Cat", the Long Island native bats left-handed and throws right-handed...
(May 1, 2004 vs. Chicago White Sox) - Most Doubles: 4 - Dámaso GarcíaDámaso GarcíaDámaso Domingo García Sánchez is a former Major League Baseball player best known for his time spent with the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1980s....
(June 27, 1986 vs. New York Yankees), Shannon Stewart (July 18, 2000 vs. New York Mets), Alex RíosAlex RíosAlexis Israel "Alex" Ríos is a Puerto Rican-American Major League Baseball outfielder who plays for the Chicago White Sox. He bats and throws right-handed.-Professional career:...
(August 17, 2008 vs. Boston Red Sox) - Most Triples: 2 - 11 Tied for lead, most recently Alex RíosAlex RíosAlexis Israel "Alex" Ríos is a Puerto Rican-American Major League Baseball outfielder who plays for the Chicago White Sox. He bats and throws right-handed.-Professional career:...
(April 27, 2005 vs. Tampa Bay Devil Rays) - Most Home Runs: 4 - Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
(Sept 25, 2003 vs. Tampa Bay Devil Rays) - Most Total Bases: 16 - Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
(Sept 25, 2003 vs. Tampa Bay Devil Rays) - Most RBI: 9 - Roy HowellRoy HowellRoy Lee Howell , is a former professional baseball player who played third base in Major League Baseball from 1974-1984...
(Sept 10, 1977 vs. New York Yankees) - Most Strikeouts: 6 - Alex Gonzalez (Sept 9, 1998 vs. Cleavland Indians)
- Most Walks: 4 - 11 Tied for lead, most recently Alex RíosAlex RíosAlexis Israel "Alex" Ríos is a Puerto Rican-American Major League Baseball outfielder who plays for the Chicago White Sox. He bats and throws right-handed.-Professional career:...
(May 19, 2007 vs. Philadelphia Phillies) - Most Stolen Bases: 4 - Dámaso GarcíaDámaso GarcíaDámaso Domingo García Sánchez is a former Major League Baseball player best known for his time spent with the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1980s....
(April 25, 1984 vs. Oakland Athletics), Dave CollinsDave CollinsDavid S. Collins is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball from to .Collins is one of three players to have made it to the major leagues who played for the storied Rapid City Post 22 American Legion baseball program in Rapid City, SD...
(August 5, 1984 vs. Baltimore Orioles), Roberto AlomarRoberto AlomarRoberto "Robbie" Alomar Velázquez is a former Major League Baseball player , regarded by many as one of the best second basemen in MLB history. During his career he won more Gold Gloves than any other second baseman in history, and also won the second-most Silver Slugger Awards for a second...
(June 8, 1991 vs. Baltimore Orioles), Otis NixonOtis NixonOtis Junior Nixon, Jr. is a former Major League Baseball player. He was a center fielder and switch-hitter who played from 1983 to 1999...
(August 14, 1996 vs. Boston Red Sox) - Most Hit-By-Pitch: 3 - Reed JohnsonReed JohnsonReed Cameron Johnson is an American professional baseball outfielder. He was born in Riverside, California-College career:...
(April 16, 2005 vs. Texas Rangers), (April 7, 2006 vs. Tampa Bay Devil Rays), (April 29, 2006 vs. New York Yankees)
Pitching Leaders
- Most Innings: 12 - Jesse JeffersonJesse JeffersonJesse Harrison Jefferson was a Major League Baseball pitcher best remembered as an inaugural member of the expansion Toronto Blue Jays.-Baltimore Orioles:...
(May 23, 1978 vs. Boston Red Sox), Dave StiebDave StiebDavid Andrew Stieb [STEEB] is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Playing career:Born in Santa Ana, California, Stieb played varsity baseball at Southern Illinois University as an outfielder...
(May 17, 1980 vs. Oakland Athletics) - Most Innings(reliever): 7.1 - Mike WillisMike WillisMike Willis is a former major league baseball player for the Toronto Blue Jays from 1977-1981. He bats and throws left-handed. He is 6'2 and weighed 210 lbs. He attended Vanderbilt University. He was born on December 26, 1950 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma...
(Sept 27, 1977 vs. Boston Red Sox) - Most Hits: 14 - Josh TowersJosh TowersJoshua Eric Towers is a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher, who currently plays for the Camden Riversharks in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball...
(May 27, 2005 vs. Minnesota Twins) - Most Runs: 13 - David WellsDavid WellsDavid Lee Wells , nicknamed "Boomer", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Wells was considered to be one of the game's better left-handed pitchers, especially during his years with the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays. He pitched the fifteenth perfect game in baseball history...
(August 20, 1992 vs. Milwaukee Brewers) - Most Earned Runs: 13 - David WellsDavid WellsDavid Lee Wells , nicknamed "Boomer", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Wells was considered to be one of the game's better left-handed pitchers, especially during his years with the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays. He pitched the fifteenth perfect game in baseball history...
(August 20, 1992 vs. Milwaukee Brewers) - Most Unearned Runs: 10 - Dave Stewart (May 19, 1993 vs. Boston Red Sox)
- Most Home Runs: 5 - Pat HentgenPat HentgenPatrick George Hentgen is a former Major League Baseball player. Hentgen was a right-handed starting pitcher in the major leagues and a Cy Young Award winner in...
(twice) (May 26, 1995 vs. Cleavland Indians), (June 25, 1997 vs. Boston Red Sox) - Most Strikeouts: 18 - Roger ClemensRoger ClemensWilliam Roger Clemens , nicknamed "Rocket", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who broke into the league with the Boston Red Sox, whose pitching staff he would help anchor for 12 years. Clemens won seven Cy Young Awards, more than any other pitcher. He played for four different teams over...
(August 25, 1998 vs. Kansas City Royals) - Most Walks: 9 - Jesse JeffersonJesse JeffersonJesse Harrison Jefferson was a Major League Baseball pitcher best remembered as an inaugural member of the expansion Toronto Blue Jays.-Baltimore Orioles:...
(June 18, 1977 vs. Baltimore Orioles), Jim ClancyJim ClancyJim Clancy may refer to:* Jim Clancy , former Major League Baseball pitcher* Jim Clancy , director of the Vocal Majority* Jim Clancy , journalist for CNN...
(August 30, 1984 vs. Chicago White Sox), Tom CandiottiTom CandiottiThomas Caesar Candiotti is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who was known for his knuckleball. He played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Dodgers...
(August 8, 1991 vs. Detroit Tigers), Pat HentgenPat HentgenPatrick George Hentgen is a former Major League Baseball player. Hentgen was a right-handed starting pitcher in the major leagues and a Cy Young Award winner in...
(July 15, 1995 vs. Seattle Mariners), Chris CarpenterChris CarpenterChristopher John Carpenter is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who has played for the St. Louis Cardinals since 2003, and is currently signed with the team until the 2011 season, with a club option for 2012.Carpenter was 22 years old and a highly-regarded prospect when he broke into the...
(August 16, 1999 vs. Seattle Mariners) - Most Hit Batsmen: 3 - David WellsDavid WellsDavid Lee Wells , nicknamed "Boomer", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Wells was considered to be one of the game's better left-handed pitchers, especially during his years with the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays. He pitched the fifteenth perfect game in baseball history...
(April 12, 1992 vs. Baltimore Orioles), Chris MichalakChris MichalakChristian Matthew "Chris" Michalak is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. When Michalak played for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2001, he was popular with fans for his relatively advanced age at which he made his major league debut, appearing as a sort of underdog, as well as having the...
(June 6, 2001 vs. Tampa Bay Devil Rays) - Most Wild Pitches: 4 - John CeruttiJohn CeruttiJohn Joseph Cerutti was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball, and later a broadcaster for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Playing career:...
(July 3, 1986 vs. Boston Red Sox)
Single Season Team Records
Offensive Leaders- Batting Average: .280 - 1999 Blue Jays
- On Base Percentage: .352 - 1999 Blue Jays
- Home Runs: 257 - 2010 Blue Jays
- Hits: 1,580 - 1999 & 2003 Blue Jays
- RBIs: 856 - 1999 Blue Jays
- Stolen Bases: 193 - 1984 Blue Jays
- Strikeouts: 1,164 - 2010 Blue Jays
- Walks: 588 - 1993 Blue Jays
- Doubles: 357 - 2003 Blue Jays
- Triples: 68 - 1984 Blue Jays
- Extra Base Hits: 597 - 2010 Blue Jays
Pitching Leaders
- Lowest ERA: 3.29 - 1985 Blue Jays
- Highest ERA: 5.14 - 2000 Blue Jays
- Most Strikeouts: 1,184 - 2008 Blue Jays
- Fewest Strikeouts: 611 - 1979 Blue Jays
- Most Walks: 654 - 1995 Blue Jays
- Fewest Walks: 445 - 1990 Blue Jays
- Most Hits: 1,615 - 2000 Blue Jays
- Fewest Hits: 1,301 - 1991 Blue Jays
- Most wins by a duo: 38 - Roy HalladayRoy HalladayHarry Leroy "Roy" Halladay III , nicknamed "Doc", is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies...
(20-11) and A.J. Burnett (18-10) - 2008 Blue Jays
Single Game Team Records
Offensive Leaders- Most Runs: 24 (June 26, 1978 vs. Baltimore Orioles)
- Most Hits: 25 (August 9, 1999 vs. Texas Rangers)
- Most Singles: 17 (three times, most recently: August 24, 1997 vs. Kansas City)
- Most Doubles: 10 (August 17, 2008 vs. Boston Red Sox)
- Most Triples: 4 (three times, most recently: July 5, 1984 vs. Seattle Mariners)
- Most Home Runs: 10 (September 14, 1987 vs. Baltimore Orioles)
- Most Total Bases: 53 (September 14, 1987 vs. Baltimore Orioles)
- Most RBIs: 24 (June 26, 1978 vs. Baltimore Orioles)
- Most Extra Base Hits: 12 (three times, most recently: August 17, 2008 vs. Boston Red Sox)
- Most Strikeouts: 19 (April 19, 2001 vs. New York Yankees) (17 inning game)
- Most Walks: 13 (three times, most recently: May 13, 1995 vs. Milwaukee Brewers)
- Most Stolen Bases: 7 (August 5, 1984 vs. Baltimore Orioles)
- Most Sacrifice Hits: 4 (two times, most recently: August 14, 1990 vs. Chicago White Sox)
- Most Hit By Pitch: 4 (two times, most recently: July 19, 2003 vs. Baltimore Orioles)
- Most GIDP: 6 (two times: August 29, 1977 vs. Minnesota Twins), (August 30, 2009 vs. Kansas City Royals)
- Best Shutout Victory: 15-0 (July 6, 1999 vs. Detroit Tigers)
- Worst Shutout Defeat: 0-15 (two times, most recently August 19, 2006 vs. Baltimore Orioles)
- Best Winning Margin: 17 (May 16, 2003 vs. Kansas City Royals)
- Worst Losing Margin: 22 (two times, most recently: September 28, 2000 vs. Baltimore Orioles)
- Most consecutive games, one or more HRs: 23 games (44 home runs) May 31 - June 25, 2000
- Most consecutive games, one or more HRs at home: 22 (May 31 - July 23, 2000)
- Most consecutive games, no home runs: 10 (three times, most recently: September 20 - October 1, 1995)
- Most consecutive strikeouts, batters: 7 (May 25, 2001 vs. Boston Red Sox)
- Most consecutive strikeouts, batters to start a game: 6 (July 26, 2000 vs. Cleveland Indians)
Pitching Leaders
- Most Runs Allowed: 24 (August 25, 1979 vs. California)
- Most Earned Runs: 22 (August 28, 1992 vs. Milwaukee Brewers)
- Most Unearned Runs: 13 (September 28, 2000 vs. Baltimore Orioles)
- Most Hits: 31 (August 28, 1992 vs. Milwaukee Brewers)
- Most Home Runs: 8 (July 4, 1977 vs. Boston Red Sox), (June 20, 2000 vs. Detroit Tigers)
- Most Strikeouts: 18 (August 25, 1998 vs. Kansas City Royals) - 9 innings
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- Most Walks: 14 (September 9, 1979 vs. Cleveland Indians) - 9 innings
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- 16 (May 9, 2002 vs. Seattle Mariners) - 11 innings
- Most Wild Pitches: 4 (5 times, most recently: September 10, 2004 vs. Texas Rangers)
- Most hit batsmen: 4 (2 times, most recently: August 11, 2004 vs. Cleveland Indians)
- Longest 1-0 game, won: 12 innings (September 26, 1986 vs. Boston Red Sox)
- Longest 1-0 game, lost: 15 innings (July 27, 1986 vs. Oakland Athletics)
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Organization Records
- Wins: 99 - 1985 Blue Jays
- Losses: 109 - 1979 Blue Jays
- Winning Percentage (High): .615 - 1985 Blue Jays
- Winning Percentage (Low): .327 - 1979 Blue Jays
- Most Games Back: 50.5 - 1979 Blue Jays
- Division Titles: 5 - 1985, 1989, 1991-93 Blue Jays
- American League Pennants: 2 - 1992-93 Blue Jays
- World Championships: 2 - 1992-93 Blue Jays
- Attendance (Season) (High): 4,057,947 - 1993 Blue Jays
- Attendance (Season) (Low): 755,083 - 1981 Blue Jays
- Attendance (Game) (High): 52,268 - October 22, 1992
- Attendance (Game (Low): 10,074 - April 17, 1979
- Longest Game: July 28, 2005 (2-1 win over Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimThe Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
in 18 innings)
Rare Feats
- Back-to-Back World Series Wins: 1992 (vs. Atlanta BravesAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
) - 1993 (vs. Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
) - Walk-Off Home RunWalk-off home runIn baseball, a walk-off home run is a home run that ends the game. It must be a home run that gives the home team the lead in the bottom of the final inning of the game—either the ninth inning, or any extra inning, or any other regularly scheduled final inning...
to win World SeriesWorld SeriesThe World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball, played between the American League and National League champions since 1903. The winner of the World Series championship is determined through a best-of-seven playoff and awarded the Commissioner's Trophy...
: Joe CarterJoe CarterJoseph Christopher Carter is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball who played from to . Carter is most famous for hitting a walk-off home run to win the 1993 World Series for the Toronto Blue Jays....
vs. Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
(October 23, 1993) (Blue Jays lead 3 Games to 2) (Game 6, Bottom of 9th Inning, Trailing 6-5, 1 Out, 2-2 Count, Rickey HendersonRickey HendersonRickey Henley Henderson is a former Major League Baseball left fielder who played for nine teams from 1979 to 2003, including four stints with his original team, the Oakland Athletics. Nicknamed The Man of Steal, he is widely regarded as the sport's greatest leadoff hitter and baserunner...
and Paul MolitorPaul MolitorPaul Leo Molitor , nicknamed "Molly" and "The Ignitor", is an American former Major League Baseball designated hitter and infielder. During his 21-year baseball career, he played for the Milwaukee Brewers , Toronto Blue Jays , and Minnesota Twins...
on base) - Triple Crown (Pitching: Roger ClemensRoger ClemensWilliam Roger Clemens , nicknamed "Rocket", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who broke into the league with the Boston Red Sox, whose pitching staff he would help anchor for 12 years. Clemens won seven Cy Young Awards, more than any other pitcher. He played for four different teams over...
- 19971997 in baseball-Major League Baseball:*World Series: Florida Marlins over Cleveland Indians ; Liván Hernández, MVP*American League Championship Series MVP: Marquis Grissom**American League Division Series*National League Championship Series MVP: Liván Hernández...
(21 W, 2.05 ERA, 292 K) & 19981998 in baseball-Headline events of the year:*Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey, Jr., and Greg Vaughn all hit 30 home runs before the All-Star break and engage in a historic chase for Roger Maris's single-season record of 61 home runs...
(20 W, 2.65 ERA, 271 K) - No Hitter: Dave StiebDave StiebDavid Andrew Stieb [STEEB] is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Playing career:Born in Santa Ana, California, Stieb played varsity baseball at Southern Illinois University as an outfielder...
vs. Cleveland IndiansCleveland IndiansThe Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
(Sept. 2, 1990) - CyclesHitting for the cycleIn baseball, hitting for the cycle is the accomplishment of one batter hitting a single, a double, a triple, and a home run in the same game. Collecting the hits in that order is known as a "natural cycle". Cycles are uncommon in Major League Baseball , occurring 293 times since the first by Curry...
: Kelly GruberKelly GruberKelly Wayne Gruber is a former Major League Baseball third baseman.-Early career:Gruber played baseball at Westlake High School in Austin, Texas where his number was later retired. He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 1st round of the 1980 amateur draft but did not see time with the team...
vs. Kansas City RoyalsKansas City RoyalsThe Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
(Apr. 16, 1990), Jeff FryeJeff FryeJeffrey Dustin Frye is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball with the Texas Rangers, the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays and the Colorado Rockies for parts of 1992-2001. He is 5'9 and 165 lbs. and he bats and throws right-handed...
vs. Texas RangersTexas Rangers (baseball)The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
(Aug. 17, 2001) - Six Hits in One Game: Frank CatalanottoFrank CatalanottoFrank John Catalanotto is a former Italian American baseball outfielder. Nicknamed "Little Cat", the Long Island native bats left-handed and throws right-handed...
vs. Chicago White SoxChicago White SoxThe Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
(May 1, 2004) - Four Home Runs in One Game: Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
vs. Tampa Bay Devil Rays (Sept. 25, 2003) - Ten Team Home Runs in One Game: Ernie WhittErnie WhittLeo Ernest "Ernie" Whitt is a former Major League Baseball catcher and coach who is the current manager for the minor league Clearwater Threshers. He is noted for the twelve years he spent as a player with the Toronto Blue Jays...
(3), Rance MulliniksRance MulliniksSteven Rance Mulliniks is a former Major League Baseball player.Originally drafted as a shortstop, Mulliniks made his major league debut in for the California Angels, batting .269 in 78 games...
(2), George Bell (2), Fred McGriffFred McGriffFrederick Stanley McGriff is a left-handed former Major League Baseball player who starred for several teams from the mid-1980s until the early 2000s. A power-hitting first baseman with a tall, lanky build, the five-time All-Star became, in , the first player since the dead-ball era to lead both...
, Lloyd MosebyLloyd MosebyLloyd Anthony Moseby was a Major League Baseball player. A center fielder, and good all-around athlete, Moseby's nickname Shaker was said to stem from his ability to get away from or "shake" players who attempted to defend him on the basketball court.Born in Portland, Arkansas, Moseby graduated...
and Rob DuceyRob DuceyRobert Thomas Ducey is a Canadian former outfielder in Major League Baseball.Raised in Cambridge, Ontario, Ducey graduated from Seminole Community College, and was first signed by the Toronto Blue Jays in...
vs. Baltimore OriolesBaltimore OriolesThe Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
(Sept. 14, 1987) - Reliever striking out the side in extra innings with bases loaded: Jesse CarlsonJesse CarlsonJesse Craig Carlson is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays. Born in New Britain, Connecticut, Carlson graduated from Berlin High School, where he starred in basketball as well as baseball. Carlson was a member of the team that defeated Seymour Connecticut High School...
vs. Texas RangersTexas Rangers (baseball)The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
(April 16, 2008) - Top of 11th inning. Overall result - Blue Jays loss (7-5 in the 14th) - 50 Home Run Season: Jose BautistaJosé BautistaJosé Antonio Bautista is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Though now primarily a right fielder, having been a utility player in the past, he has major league experience at six different positions...
(2010 season) - Back-to-Back-to-Back Triples: Eric ThamesEric ThamesEric Allyn Thames is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball....
, Rajai DavisRajai DavisRajai Davis [RAH-jay] is an American professional baseball center fielder with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball....
, Jayson NixJayson NixJayson Truitt Edward Nix is an American professional baseball utility player for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball.-Early life:...
vs. Cleveland IndiansCleveland IndiansThe Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
(June 1, 2011)
Club Firsts
- Game & Win: April 7, 1977 - Toronto 9, Chicago 5 (AL) at Exhibition StadiumExhibition StadiumCanadian National Exhibition Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium, that formerly stood on the Exhibition Place grounds, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada....
- Batter: John ScottJohn Scott (baseball)John Henry Scott is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played for three seasons. He played with the San Diego Padres from 1974 to 1975 and the Toronto Blue Jays in 1977, playing in 118 career games....
- Apr. 7, 1977 - Pitcher: Bill SingerBill SingerWilliam Robert Singer is a former baseball pitcher with a 14-year career from 1964 to 1977. He played primarily for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the California Angels , spending his final two seasons with the Texas Rangers , Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays .-Los Angeles Dodgers:Singer made...
- Apr. 7, 1977 - Home Run: Doug AultDoug AultDouglas Reagan Ault was a Major League Baseball first baseman/designated hitter who played for the Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays . He batted right-handed and threw left-handed....
vs. Chicago (AL) - Apr. 7, 1977 - Grand Slam: Héctor TorresHéctor TorresHéctor Epitacio Torres Marroquin is a former Major League Baseball shortstop. He played all or part of nine seasons in the majors, between and , for the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays...
vs. New York (AL) - Jun. 27, 1977 - Save: Pete VuckovichPete VuckovichPeter Dennis Vuckovich is a retired American starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who came across as an intimidating presence on the mound with his 6'4" 220 lb frame and Fu Manchu moustache. Vuckovich was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in 1974...
vs. Chicago (AL) - Apr. 7, 1977 - Walk Off Win: Jul. 15, 1977 - Toronto 8, Detroit 6 (13 innings)
- Walk-Off Grand Slam (Regulation Play): George Bell - Sept. 4, 1988
- Walk-Off Grand Slam (Extra Innings): Gregg ZaunGregg ZaunGregory Owen "Gregg" Zaun is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He is the nephew of former MLB catcher Rick Dempsey. Zaun was a high school teammate of Mark Loretta...
vs. Tampa Bay - Sept. 6, 2008 - Toronto 7, Tampa Bay 4 (13 innings) - Cy Young Award: Pat HentgenPat HentgenPatrick George Hentgen is a former Major League Baseball player. Hentgen was a right-handed starting pitcher in the major leagues and a Cy Young Award winner in...
- 1996 - 2-season 20-game winner: Roger ClemensRoger ClemensWilliam Roger Clemens , nicknamed "Rocket", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who broke into the league with the Boston Red Sox, whose pitching staff he would help anchor for 12 years. Clemens won seven Cy Young Awards, more than any other pitcher. He played for four different teams over...
- 1997-1998 - AL strikeout leader: Roger ClemensRoger ClemensWilliam Roger Clemens , nicknamed "Rocket", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who broke into the league with the Boston Red Sox, whose pitching staff he would help anchor for 12 years. Clemens won seven Cy Young Awards, more than any other pitcher. He played for four different teams over...
- 1997 (292 K's) - Gold Glove winner: Tony FernandezTony FernándezOctavio Antonio Fernández Castro , better known as Tony Fernández, is a former Major League Baseball player most noted for his defensive skills setting a record for shortstops with a .992 fielding percentage in 1989.-Career:...
(Second Base), Jesse BarfieldJesse BarfieldJesse Lee Barfield is a former Major League Baseball right fielder who played for the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees . He batted and threw right-handed. He lived in Tenafly, a suburb of New York City.Barfield was well known for his powerful, accurate throwing arm...
(Outfield) - 1986 - Silver Slugger winner: Dámaso GarcíaDámaso GarcíaDámaso Domingo García Sánchez is a former Major League Baseball player best known for his time spent with the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1980s....
- 1982 - AL MVP: George Bell - 1987
- Hank Aaron Award: Carlos DelgadoCarlos DelgadoCarlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. With 473 home runs and 1,512 RBI, he holds the all-time home run and RBI records among Puerto Rican players....
- 2000 - Rookie of the Year: Alfredo GriffinAlfredo GriffinAlfredo Claudino Griffin is a former Major League Baseball player, who played shortstop for four teams from 1976 to 1993. He is currently the first base coach for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.-Playing career:...
- 1979 - Manager of the Year: Bobby CoxBobby CoxRobert Joseph "Bobby" Cox is a former Major League Baseball third baseman and manager. He first led the Atlanta Braves from 1978 to 1981, and then managed the Toronto Blue Jays from 1982 to 1985. He later rejoined the Braves in 1985 as a general manager...
- 1985 - First 20-game winner for a pitcher - Jack MorrisJack MorrisJohn Scott "Jack" Morris is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher. He played in 18 big league seasons between 1977 and 1994, mainly for the Detroit Tigers, and won 254 games throughout his career...
- 1992 - First player to lead the majors in All-Star voting - José BautistaJosé BautistaJosé Antonio Bautista is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Though now primarily a right fielder, having been a utility player in the past, he has major league experience at six different positions...
(7,454,753 votes) - 2011
Blue Jays All Stars
| Year | Player(s) |
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| 2011 | José Bautista (OF), Ricky Romero (P) |
| 2010 | Vernon Wells(OF), José Bautista(OF), John Buck (C) |
| 2009 | Aaron Hill(2B), Roy Halladay (P) |
| 2008 | Roy Halladay (P) |
| 2007 | Alex Ríos (OF) |
| 2006 | Troy Glaus(3B), Roy Halladay(P), B.J. Ryan(P), Alex Ríos(OF), Vernon Wells(OF) |
| 2005 | Roy Halladay(P), Shea Hillenbrand(DH) |
| 2004 | Ted Lilly(P) |
| 2003 | Carlos Delgado(1B), Roy Halladay(P), Vernon Wells(OF) |
| 2002 | Roy Halladay(P) |
| 2001 | Paul Quantrill(P) |
| 2000 | Tony Batista(3B), Carlos Delgado(1B), David Wells(P) |
| 1999 | Tony Fernandez(3B), Shawn Green(OF) |
| 1998 | Roger Clemens(P) |
| 1997 | Roger Clemens(P),Pat Hentgen (P) |
| 1996 | Joe Carter(OF) |
| 1995 | Roberto Alomar(2B) |
| 1994 | Roberto Alomar(2B), Joe Carter(OF), Pat Hentgen(P), Paul Molitor(DH) |
| 1993 | Roberto Alomar(2B), Joe Carter(OF), Pat Hentgen(P), Paul Molitor(DH), John Olerud(1B), Duane Ward(P), Devon White(OF) |
| 1992 | Roberto Alomar(2B), Joe Carter(OF), Juan Guzman(P) |
| 1991 | Roberto Alomar(2B), Joe Carter(OF), Jimmy Key(P) |
| 1990 | George Bell(OF), Kelly Gruber(3B), Dave Stieb(P) |
| 1989 | Tony Fernandez(SS), Kelly Gruber(3B) |
| 1988 | Dave Stieb(P) |
| 1987 | George Bell(OF), Tony Fernandez(SS), Tom Henke(P) |
| 1986 | Jessie Barfield(OF), Tony Fernandez(SS), Lloyd Moseby(OF) |
| 1985 | Damaso Garcia(2B), Jimmy Key(P), Dave Stieb(P), Ernie Whitt(C) |
| 1984 | Damaso Garcia(2B), Alfredo Griffin(SS), Dave Stieb(P) |
| 1983 | Dave Stieb(P) |
| 1982 | Jim Clancy(P) |
| 1981 | Dave Stieb(P) |
| 1980 | Dave Stieb(P) |
| 1979 | Dave Lemanczyk(P) |
| 1978 | Roy Howell(3B) |
| 1977 | Ron Fairly(OF) |
Silver Slugger Award Winners
| Year | Player(s) |
|---|---|
| 2010 | José Bautista(OF) |
| 2009 | Aaron Hill(2B), Adam Lind (DH) |
| 2008 | (none) |
| 2007 | (none) |
| 2006 | (none) |
| 2005 | (none) |
| 2004 | (none) |
| 2003 | Vernon Wells(OF), Carlos Delgado(1B) |
| 2002 | (none) |
| 2001 | (none) |
| 2000 | Carlos Delgado(1B) |
| 1999 | Carlos Delgado(1B), Shawn Green(OF) |
| 1998 | Jose Canseco(DH) |
| 1997 | (none) |
| 1996 | (none) |
| 1995 | (none) |
| 1994 | (none) |
| 1993 | Paul Molitor(DH) |
| 1992 | Roberto Alomar(2B), Joe Carter(OF), Dave Winfield(DH) |
| 1991 | Joe Carter(OF) |
| 1990 | Kelly Gruber(3B) |
| 1989 | Fred McGriff(1B) |
| 1988 | (none) |
| 1987 | George Bell(OF) |
| 1986 | Jessie Barfield(OF), George Bell(OF) |
| 1985 | George Bell(OF) |
| 1984 | (none) |
| 1983 | Lloyd Moseby(OF) |
| 1982 | Damaso Garcia(2B) |
| 1981 | (none) |
| 1980 | (none) |
Note
- ¹Henke is team's save leader; but has only 563 IP
- ²minimum 162 innings pitched must be pitched (1 Inning pitched per game played).
- Slugger Awards were first given out in 1980