Jose Bautista, former Blue Jays slugger, expressed a surreal feeling seeing his name on the Rogers Centre's Level of Excellence. Reflecting on his decade with the team, he recalled numerous memorable moments, particularly his iconic bat-flip homer during the 2015 ALDS against the Texas Rangers. Bautista's accomplishments will be honored with his induction into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame alongside notable figures like Erik Bedard and Amanda Asay. Bautista's legacy is solidified as one of Toronto's all-time great players, witnessing the team's playoff return after a 22-year absence.
It's a good reminder of the time that I spent here, 10 years, it's a long time. A full decade and a lot of good memories.
I got a call from [Hall director] Scott Crawford and he broke the news to me. I was extremely surprised but at the same time humbled and honoured.
Bautista's memorable three-run bat-flip homer came in a wild 53-minute seventh inning in the Jays' 2015 American League Division Series against the Texas Rangers.
For a team making its playoff return for the first time in 22 years, it was a true 'wow' moment for the current generation of Toronto fans.
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