"The month of September has so far been kind to the Toronto Blue Jays. They're 9-4 as of September 16, and their playoff birth is imminent with a potential division title not too far behind. With everything in sync for the Blue Jays, it's hard not to count this team out, especially when they have a franchise record 47 come-from-behind victories this season."
"Opening our list is the man who told the baseball world his injuries in 2024 were holding him back. Bo Bichette emerged as one of the league's best and was a strong contender for the American League batting title before his early September left knee sprain cost him the rest of the regular season. The soon-to-be free agent posted a .311 batting average with 18 home runs, 94 RBI, 181 hits (best in all of MLB), and an OPS of .840."
"Bichette's efforts have been aided by his ability to hit the ball hard (83rd percentile per Baseball Savant) and his reduction in strikeout rate (85th percentile, 73rd percentile in 2023). All of this contributed to his value, as seen by his WAR of 3.8 and wRC+ of 133. While Bichette's regular-season-ending injury comes at a terrible time, he'll still be remembered as a big contributing factor for the Blue Jays"
The Toronto Blue Jays are 9-4 as of September 16, positioning themselves for an imminent playoff berth and a potential division title. The team has a franchise-record 47 come-from-behind victories this season, driven largely by improved offensive production. Contributions have come from every lineup spot and a bench that averages 5.01 runs per game, fourth-best in MLB. Four Blue Jays rank among the American League's top ten in batting average, providing crucial consistency. Bo Bichette posted a .311 average with 18 home runs, 94 RBI, 181 hits (MLB-high), an .840 OPS, and strong underlying metrics despite a season-ending left knee sprain.
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