"The outfielder/designated hitter was the first player the Blue Jays ever signed to a nine-figure contract. Although he was productive in both 2021 and 2022, he spent large parts of the season on the shelf, including playing just 78 games in 2021. By 2023, it looked as if Springer was declining. That season, he slashed .258/.327/.405 with 21 home runs in 683 plate appearances, giving him a 103 wRC+ and 1.9 fWAR, both were the worst of his career."
"Springer's 2025 Spring Training didn't give much hope either. In 15 games, he slashed .108/.298/.216 with a home run in 47 plate appearances for a 52 wRC+. Sure, he got off to a solid start, but he did the same thing in 2024. From the start of the 2024 season until Apr. 6, 2024, Springer slashed .182/.341/.424 with two home runs in 41 plate appearances, hitting a home run in each of his two games."
"But at a certain point, Springer's 2025 began to feel real, and he sustained a high-level of play throughout the season. By the end of the season, Springer was slashing .309/.399/.560 with 32 home runs in 586 plate appearances for a 166 wRC+. His wRC+, batting average, on base percentage, and fWAR were new career-bests, while his 32 home runs were the most he had hit since 2019 when he hit 39 in 556 plate appearances. It's safe to say no one expected a season like this, as Springer's resurgence was a big reason why the Blue Jays were able to finish with an American League-best 94-68 record. He continued to play well in the playoffs, slashing .284/.347/.552 with four home runs in 75 plate appearances."
George Springer signed a nine-figure contract with the Blue Jays and struggled with injuries and reduced production in 2021–2024. He posted declining offensive metrics, including a 94 wRC+ and 1.1 fWAR in 2024. Spring Training 2025 produced poor results and early-season samples raised concerns. Over the 2025 regular season, Springer surged, finishing with a .309/.399/.560 slash line, 32 home runs, a 166 wRC+, and multiple career-best metrics. His resurgence played a significant role in the Blue Jays' American League-best 94-68 record, and he continued to contribute in the playoffs with strong numbers.
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