Tonight is a crucial moment for the Toronto Blue Jays as they clash with the Seattle Mariners in the decisive Game 7 of the American League Championship Series at the Rogers Centre.
Let’s delve into the statistics behind the Blue Jays’ remarkable playoff journey, positioning them just one victory away from the World Series.Â
2016: The Blue Jays’ previous appearance in the ALCS was in 2016, where they were defeated by Cleveland in five games. Fast forward to 2025, they triumphed over the New York Yankees in the ALDS to set up this clash with the Mariners in the ALCS.
1993: Back in 1993, the Blue Jays won their second consecutive World Series title after outplaying the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. A triumph in tonight’s Game 7 would mark their return to the title series after a 32-year hiatus.Â
41: Max Scherzer, known as “Mad Max,” etched his name in history by becoming only the fourth MLB starting pitcher to secure a post-season victory at the age of 41 or older. This milestone was achieved in his debut post-season start for the Blue Jays in Game 4 of the ALCS, also marking his 500th career start in total.
22: Trey Yesavage, the 22-year-old rookie pitcher for the Blue Jays, has made significant strides since starting the 2025 season with the Dunedin Blue Jays, the team’s Low-A affiliate. Yesavage showcased his talent in his third post-season appearance in Game 6 versus the Mariners, marking only his sixth career start in the league.Â
17: The utility player for the Blue Jays, Ernie Clement, has amassed 17 hits in this post-season. In contrast, the Milwaukee Brewers, who suffered a clean sweep by the L.A. Dodgers in the National League Championship Series, only managed a total of 14 hits as a team throughout the NLCS.Â
14: Joining an elite group, the Blue Jays became only the 14th team to achieve a worst-to-first turnaround within a year since the Major League Baseball realignment in 1969. The most recent team to accomplish this feat was the Boston Red Sox from 2015 to 2016.Â
11: This post-season appearance marks the 11th time the Blue Jays have competed in the playoffs since their establishment in 1976.
6: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., also known as Vladdy Jr., entered the record books for the Blue Jays by hitting his sixth post-season
