The Toronto Blue Jays are facing a crucial Game 7 against the Seattle Mariners at the Rogers Centre, with a chance to advance to the World Series. Let’s delve into the statistics behind the Blue Jays’ impressive playoff journey that has brought them to the brink of a championship berth.
In 2016, the Blue Jays reached the ALCS, falling to Cleveland in five games. Fast forward to 2025, they defeated the New York Yankees in the ALDS to set up a showdown with the Mariners in the ALCS. Looking back to 1993, the Blue Jays clinched their second consecutive World Series title by defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. A win in Game 7 would mark their return to the title series after 32 years.
Max Scherzer, known as “Mad Max,” etched his name in history by becoming the fourth MLB starting pitcher aged 41 or older to secure a post-season victory. Making his first post-season start for the Jays in Game 4 of the ALCS, it was also his 500th career start.
Rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage, at the young age of 22, has been a standout performer for the Blue Jays, making a significant impact in the post-season after starting the 2025 season with the Dunedin Blue Jays.
Utility player Ernie Clement has amassed 17 hits in the post-season, outshining the total hits of the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS. The Blue Jays are the 14th team to achieve a worst-to-first turnaround since the 1969 MLB realignment, following the footsteps of the Boston Red Sox in 2015-16.
This playoff run marks the Blue Jays’ 11th appearance in the post-season since the team’s inception in 1976. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., also known as Vladdy Jr., set a new franchise record by hitting his sixth post-season home run in Game 6 against the Mariners, tying with Jose Bautista and Joe Carter for the most career post-season home runs.
With one more win needed to secure a spot in the World Series, the Blue Jays are gearing up to face the defending champions, the L.A. Dodgers. The Dodgers swept the Brewers in the NLCS and are set to defend their title starting on October 24.
Regardless of the outcome, the Blue Jays’ post-season journey has been filled with memorable moments. For fans without tickets to the game, the City of Toronto will host a free viewing party at David Pecaut Square.