Blue Jays could have four of the AL's top ten batting average leaders in their playoff lineup

The month of September has so far been kind to the Toronto Blue Jays. They're 9-4 as of September 16, and their playoff birth is imminent with a potential division title not too far behind.

With everything in sync for the Blue Jays, it's hard not to count this team out, especially when they have a franchise record 47 come-from-behind victories this season. Part of that is thanks to the overall turnaround of the offensive production at the plate. Contributions have come from all spots in the lineup and off the bench, which features an MLB fourth-best 5.01 runs per game.

However, some of the best contributions in the Blue Jays' lineup comes from four players who are in the top ten in batting average in the American League. Without these players, the story of the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays tells a different tale when it's all said and done.

Blue Jays could have four of the AL's top ten batting average leaders in their playoff lineup

All stated batting averages below are as of the conclusion of September 16's game.

Bo Bichette | BA: .311

Opening our list is the man who told the baseball world his injuries in 2024 were holding him back. Bo Bichette emerged as one of the league's best and was a strong contender for the American League batting title before his early September left knee sprain cost him the rest of the regular season.

The soon-to-be free agent posted a .311 batting average with 18 home runs, 94 RBI, 181 hits (best in all of MLB), and an OPS of .840. Bichette's efforts have been aided by his ability to hit the ball hard (83rd percentile per Baseball Savant) and his reduction in strikeout rate (85th percentile, 73rd percentile in 2023). All of this contributed to his value, as seen by his WAR of 3.8 and wRC+ of 133.

While Bichette's regular-season-ending injury comes at a terrible time, he'll still be remembered as a big contributing factor for the Blue Jays' eventual playoff birth. Whether his performance is due to his contract year and looking for that big payout in the offseason, it's a critical bat the Blue Jays need that may get them to reach the top in October.

George Springer | BA: .305

"The Summer of George" is a phrase that may ring in the minds of Blue Jays fans for years to come in their quest for playoff glory. The former World Series MVP has had the turnaround of his career, eclipsing many career totals in a shorter amount of games.

Batting .305 in 129 games, Springer has hit 29 home runs (which leads the Blue Jays), 78 RBIs, 161 hits, and an OPS of .945. He's also shown his value to the team, posting a 4.4 WAR (again, team leading), and is the highest it's been since his 4.0 WAR in 2020. Other career highs include wOBA (.402), wRC+ (161), and on-base percentage (.394).

He can probably thank his ability to find the sweet spot at the plate (96th percentile according to Baseball Savant) and how much of the barrel on the bat he's getting on the ball (95th percentile). After once again finding his home in the leadoff spot, George Springer, whom the Blue Jays signed in 2021, seems to be back and better than ever.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | BA: .302

The heart and soul of the Toronto Blue Jays has once again been a popular topic of conversation amongst the fanbase. The "lack of power" or the "lack of home runs" continues to be a driving force of debate, which causes fans to miss the bigger picture with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: he's still a productive powerhouse.

Guerrero Jr. has seen some slight decreases when compared to last year regarding the general batting stats. He's only hit 23 home runs. 80 RBIs, 93 runs, and has seen his slugging drop from .544 to .490. Yet, his WAR sits at 4.3, wRC+ at 146, and he has 163 hits with 33 doubles, all good for second on the Blue Jays (minimum 100 games).

According to his Baseball Savant page, his batting value sits in the 98th percentile and when he hits the ball, he shows he still has that power that is dangerous for defenders. His max exit velocity of 120.4 is in the 1% of MLB with a bat speed in the 97th percentile. More importantly, his expected batting average sits in the 100th percentile at .323.

His ability to minimize the strikeouts (91st percentile), the chase rate (92nd percentile), and get hard hits (92nd percentile) are contributing factors to getting those base hits and on base. Home runs are great, but if you're still finding ways to be a baserunner, you're still in an excellent spot for the Postseason.

Alejandro Kirk | BA: .291

The final Blue Jay in the current top ten leaders in batting average in the American League is having a career year at the plate.

Fresh off a five-year extension with Toronto, Alejandro Kirk has been a surprise for the fanbase in the best way possible. His .291 average is shaping up to be his career-best when it comes to playing a full season. When compared to 2024, Kirk has seen increases in his on-base percentage (.357), slugging (.418), and wOBA (.364). The biggest increases come with his value, seeing his wRC+ jump to 117 from 2024's 93 and his WAR from 2.7 to 4.2 (third on the Blue Jays).

Kirk has also kept his strikeout rate down (95th percentile). His expected batting average sits at .290 (93rd percentile), which would still be suitable for the top ten in the A.L. Finding success in the middle of the order, the young catcher remains a key piece for the Blue Jays' lineup to keep their World Series aspirations alive.