The best Canadian-born Blue Jays in franchise history

Aug 7, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) stands for the national anthem of Canada at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 7, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) stands for the national anthem of Canada at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports /
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BALTIMORE, MD – JUNE 14: Brett Lawrie #13 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after being hit by a pitch from Bud Norris #25 of the Baltimore Orioles during the second inning of their game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 14, 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland. Also pictured is home plate umpire Mike Estabrook. (Photo by Jonathan Ernst/Getty Images) /

Brett Lawrie

This may come as a surprise, but Brett Lawrie has the highest WAR of any Canadian-born player in Blue Jays history (per Stathead). The Langley, BC native played 345 games for the team from 2011 to 2014, mostly at third.

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The majority of his WAR was acquired in the field, where he was one of baseball’s best gloves, ranking 8th in defensive WAR among American Leaguers during his time in Toronto. Lawrie also gets bonus points for being the centrepiece in the package that brought 2015 AL MVP Josh Donaldson to the Jays.