"Bo Bichette is going to strike it rich in free agency. After hitting .311/.357/.483 with a 14.5% strikeout rate during the regular season, he made a gutsy comeback during the World Series and hit what, at the time, looked to be one of the most important home runs in Toronto Blue Jays history. He saved face following an ugly 2024 campaign (70 wRC+), and most outlets and experts have him ranked as the second-best available free agent, behind only Kyle Tucker."
"However, that's where an interesting quirk comes in. Bichette is ostensibly a shortstop -- he hasn't played any other position during the regular season in his career -- but he's long been one of the worst defensively. He was worth -13 Outs Above Average and -12 Defensive Runs Saved in 2025 alone, and his career marks (-32 OAA, -19 DRS) are downright putrid."
Bo Bichette hit .311/.357/.483 with a 14.5% strikeout rate in the regular season and delivered a key World Series home run. He rebounded from a poor 2024 (70 wRC+) and is widely ranked the second-best free agent behind Kyle Tucker, with many projecting a contract above $200 million for the 27-year-old. Bichette has been a major defensive liability at shortstop, posting -13 OAA and -12 DRS in 2025 and career marks of -32 OAA and -19 DRS. Playing second base in the World Series demonstrated positional flexibility, and a full-time move to second or third could help the Blue Jays' defense and payroll.
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