"Watching the US vs DR game reminds me why I play the greatest game there is. Other than hockey (full credit to those guys)... name me another sport that straps it on and says let's f'n go like this. Pretty damn hard to beat."
"Bassitt accumulated a 4.6 bWAR between 2023-25, pitching in 96 regular season games, which included 95 starts. He threw 541.1 innings, with a 3.89 ERA while striking out 520 batters. He was the perfect middle of the rotation addition for the Blue Jays and held up his end of that bargain as the Blue Jays reached the postseason twice during Bassitt's tenure in Toronto."
Chris Bassitt, former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher, shared his enthusiasm for baseball during the 2026 World Baseball Classic semi-final between Team USA and Team Dominican Republic. On social media, Bassitt praised baseball's competitive intensity, comparing it favorably to other sports while acknowledging hockey's similar passion. During his three seasons with Toronto from 2023-2025, Bassitt accumulated 4.6 bWAR across 96 games with a 3.89 ERA and 520 strikeouts. He served as a reliable middle-rotation starter and helped the Blue Jays reach the postseason twice. Beyond his on-field performance, Bassitt was notably vocal about team matters, including criticism of the 2024 season's disappointing results.
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