"Save for the MVP and Cy Young Awards, most MLB awards aren't all that important, at least in the long run. There's a long history of Rookie of the Year winners and Gold Glove players who went on to have uninspiring careers. That being said... oh my gosh have the Toronto Blue Jays been hosed this awards season or what? Ernie Clement and Alejandro Kirk were robbed of Gold Gloves at their respective positions, and John Schneider's loss to Stephen Vogt in the Manager"
"Every Blue Jays fan knows how brilliant Springer was in 2025. The 36-year-old hit .309/.399/.560 with 32 home runs and 84 RBIs, all of which were his best marks since crossing the border in free agency. Ditto for his 166 wRC+, which set a new career high for the former Houston Astros star. Primarily a DH, Springer did play over 60 games in the outfield as he crossed the 140-game threshold for the third straight season."
Most MLB awards beyond MVP and Cy Young often lack long-term significance, with many Rookie of the Year and Gold Glove winners failing to sustain elite careers. The Toronto Blue Jays faced notable award disappointments in 2025, including perceived Gold Glove snubs for Ernie Clement and Alejandro Kirk and a puzzling Manager of the Year result for John Schneider. George Springer received a Silver Slugger and All-MLB recognition but finished seventh in AL MVP voting and lost the Comeback Player of the Year award to Jacob deGrom. Springer produced a .309/.399/.560 line with 32 homers and a 166 wRC+ while exceeding 140 games.
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