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The best Canadian-born Blue Jays in franchise history

By Henry Wright

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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2 Jul 2000: Paul Quantrill #48 of the Toronto Blue Jays winds back to pitch the ball during the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. The Orioles defeated the Blue Jays 3-2.Mandatory Credit: Greg Fiume /Allsport /

Paul Quantrill

In the current landscape of Canadian MLB talent, I think that Paul Quantrill tends to get forgotten. He played for the Blue Jays during the playoff drought amidst a stretch of post-World Series mediocrity. Despite this, following a failed 1996 season as a starter, Quantrill became one of baseballs’ most reliable bullpen arms.

From 1997 to 2001, the London, Ontario native posted a 3.05 ERA in 383.1 innings and had the best ERA among all MLB relievers with at least 380 innings pitched. He may have never been a closer or a big-name pitcher, but Quantrill is the best Canadian-born pitcher in franchise history, and it isn’t particularly close.

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