Toronto Blue Jays: Checking in on Fan Favourites

Over the years, the Toronto Blue Jays have employed many baseball players. Some forgettable, some memorable. Now that the Jays have returned to relevancy in the baseball world, older players from their past of faded into obscurity. Players not named Bautista or Donaldson have either retired or found their way onto another roster without many fans even knowing.

The concept of a ‘fan favourite’ is a relatively loose term. Many qualities can define someone in this category. Whether it has to do with skill, likability, or community impact, players can be adored by fans without actually producing an abundance on the field.

An example of a current fan favourite would be Santiago Espinal. While he definitely is a solid player, by no means is he putting up the same value as other players like Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. However, the way he plays the game and brings a positive attitude to the field every day has given him a good reputation amongst Jays fans.

Oftentimes, these players don’t tend to last very long. Their tenures can be cut short for a variety of reasons, and that’s no different than the players we’ll be looking at today. It’s nice to check in and get some closure on our friends from the past, regardless of whether or not they’re still playing.