Has this surprising veteran locked up the Blue Jays 2025 MVP award?

"However, it has certainly come as a surprise that a revitalized George Springer has taken the charge in leading the revitalization of the Blue Jays. In doing so, the savvy veteran appears to be the runaway favourite to be the Blue Jays MVP of the 2025 season. Has this surprising veteran locked up the Blue Jays 2025 MVP award? One has to remember that this is the same Springer that many thought was heading towards a decline after a down season last year."

"This year, Springer had been on the forefront of the Jays' offensive attack. In fact, he is currently hitting a career-high .304, along with an elite .944 OPS, 101 runs scored, 23 doubles, 30 home runs and 79 RBIs in 132 games played to date. Springer hasn't slowed down, literally in more ways than one, as he has also gone 16-for-16 in stolen bases on the year."

"More significantly, take a look at some of these numbers in terms of what the star veteran has accomplished during the second half of the 2025 season. Since the All-Star Break, Springer ranks first in the league in on-base percentage (.454), slugging percentage (.656), OPS (1.110), and second in the MLB in batting average (.369) and runs scored (47), courtesy of Blue Jays Today. So much for tiring out over the grind of a 162-game schedule."

The Toronto Blue Jays expected stars like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, Anthony Santander and Kevin Gausman to lead a rebound in 2025. George Springer instead became the offensive centerpiece. The 36-year-old outfielder compiled a career-high .304 average, a .944 OPS, 101 runs, 23 doubles, 30 homers, 79 RBIs and a perfect 16-for-16 in stolen bases across 132 games. Springer produced an elite second half, posting league-leading .454 OBP, .656 slugging and a 1.110 OPS since the All-Star Break, plus a .369 batting average and 47 runs scored. Springer stands out as the Jays' MVP candidate.

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