"Judge says, "They're a complete team. They don't strike out a lot. So they're gonna put the ball in play. They're gonna force your hand on defence. We're looking forward to that. Toronto is going to be rocking. We love that." Aaron Judge praises Blue Jays before ALDS, but puts Toronto on notice It really feels like Judge summed up the Blue Jays and the hype surrounding this series with just a few simple words on what the keys to the series are."
"The Blue Jays had one of the deepest benches in the league and got positive contributions from just about everyone. 14 position players and 18 pitchers had a net-positive bWAR this season for Toronto. The Blue Jays led the league in hits (1461), batting average (.265), and OBP (.333). They scored a ton of runs (798, fourth in the league) despite not being in the top ten in home runs (tied for 11th with 191)."
"Toronto's pitching isn't exactly seen as a strength overall, especially the bullpen. But in the month of September, they got great performances out of the likes of Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber and Trey Yesavage in the rotation, while the bullpen was anchored by Louis Varland, Seranthony Dominguez, Braydon Fisher and Mason Fluharty. They are all riding a wave of momentum that hopefully, for the Blue Jays, doesn't come crashing down once the playoffs begin."
The Blue Jays present a deep, well-rounded lineup that makes frequent contact and limits strikeouts, forcing opponents to play defense. Toronto produced strong offensive numbers, leading the league in hits (1461), batting average (.265) and OBP (.333), and totaled 798 runs while receiving positive bWAR from numerous position players and pitchers. The pitching staff showed mixed perception overall but delivered strong September performances from rotation arms and a bullpen with several reliable contributors. The playoff series at Rogers Centre promises a lively atmosphere and a matchup centered on contact, situational hitting, and defensive execution.
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