"Over the final two months of the regular season Varsho slashed .256/.310/.551 with an .861 OPS and 12 home runs in 47 games. He then wore down somewhat in the playoffs. While he racked up an impressive 17 hits, with three home runs and eight total extra base hits, he struck out 19 times and had just four walks."
"The strikeouts and low OBP skills have always been a knock against Varsho, with 594 career strikeouts and a .295 career OBP. But those numbers might be about to change and if Spring Training 2026 is any indication, the impending free agent could be on the verge of his best offensive season."
"While most of the Blue Jays of 2025 subscribed to a contact first - contact hard type of approach, Varsho was still the guy who went up to the plate looking for those big daddy hacks every time up. His strikeout percentage was 28.4%, the highest it's been since his rookie season in 2020. But, he hit the ball harder than he's ever hit it before, with a hard hit percentage of 40.3% and his average exit velocity jumped to 88.5 mph."
Daulton Varsho, Toronto Blue Jays centerfielder, faced a frustrating 2024 season marked by injuries and inconsistent performance despite the team reaching the World Series. After shoulder surgery delayed his start, he returned in May but suffered another injury. Upon his August return, Varsho performed well in the final two months with a .256 average and 12 home runs in 47 games. However, his playoff performance declined with 19 strikeouts against only four walks despite accumulating 17 hits. Historically, Varsho has struggled with high strikeout rates and low on-base percentages throughout his career. Spring Training 2026 indicates significant improvement, with Varsho demonstrating a refined plate approach, increased hard contact percentage of 40.3%, and elevated average exit velocity of 88.5 mph.
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