The Top 10 Greatest Toronto Blue Jays Players of All Time
It has been a tradition of great players for the Toronto Blue Jays to be one of the most beloved and historic baseball franchises in the world. In this article, we will take a look at the top 10 players in the history of the franchise, and explain why they have earned their place in Blue Jays lore.
#10 - Devon White: White spent the majority of his career with the Blue Jays, earning three Gold Gloves and making the All-Star team twice. He was also a key member of the Blue Jays teams that won the 1992 and 1993 World Series.
#9 - George Bell: Bell spent the majority of his career with the Blue Jays, earning an MVP award in 1987 and making the All-Star team three times. He was also a key member of the Blue Jays teams that reached the American League Championship Series in 1985, 1989 and 1991.
#8 - Cito Gaston: Gaston spent the majority of his career with the Blue Jays, serving as the team's manager from 1989 to 1997. He led the team to World Series championships in 1992 and 1993, and is the first and only African American manager to win a World Series.
#7 - John Olerud: Olerud spent the majority of his career with the Blue Jays, earning two Gold Gloves and making the All-Star team twice. He was also a key member of the Blue Jays team that won the 1992 World Series.
#6 - Pat Hentgen: Hentgen spent the majority of his career with the Blue Jays, earning an All-Star selection and making the All-Star team once. He was also a key member of the Blue Jays team that won the 1992 World Series and won the Cy Young award in 1996.
#5 - Tony Fernández: Fernandez spent the majority of his career with the Blue Jays, earning four All-Star selections and making the All-Star team 4 times. He was also a key member of the Blue Jays teams that won the 1992 and 1993 World Series.
#4 - Carlos Delgado: Delgado spent the majority of his career with the Blue Jays, earning two Silver Slugger awards and making the All-Star team four times. He is considered one of the best first baseman in Blue Jays history and holds several club records.
#3 - David Cone: Cone spent the majority of his career with the Blue Jays, earning five All-Star selections and making the All-Star team 5 times. He was also a key member of the Blue Jays team that won the 1992 World Series.
#2 - Joe Carter: Carter spent the majority of his career with the Blue Jays, earning five All-Star selections and making the All-Star team 5 times. He was also a key member of the Blue Jays teams that won the 1992 and 1993 World Series and hit the famous walk-off home run in Game 6 of the 1993 World Series.
#1 - Roberto Alomar: Alomar spent the majority of his career with the Blue Jays, earning 10 Gold Gloves and making the All-Star team 12 times. He was also a key member of the Blue Jays teams that won the 1992 and 1993 World Series.
These players have left an indelible mark on the Blue Jays franchise and baseball history. Their statistics speak for themselves, but it's their impact on the field and in the hearts of Blue Jays fans that truly cements their legacy as some of the greatest players to ever wear the Blue Jays uniform.