I am continuing my list for the greatest players at each position for every team in the last 50 years for each team. Today’s team is the Toronto Blue Jays The criteria are as follows:
- Player must have played a full 5 years for team.
-Since Toronto had their first season in 1977, this will be their all-time team.
-1 player will be selected for each position, 1 right handed starting pitcher, 1 left handed starting pitcher, and 1 relief pitcher. I will include a DH for both leagues (considering interleague play now).
Below is my list of greatest players by position for the Blue Jays in their history.
First Base- Carlos Delgado
Second Base- Roberto Alomar
Shortstop- Tony Fernandez
Third Base- Kelly Gruber
Left Field- George Bell
Centerfield- Vernon Wells
Right Field- Jose Bautista
Catcher- Ernie Whitt
Designated Hitter- Edwin Encarnarcion
Right Handed starting pitcher- Roy Halladay
Left Handed starting pitcher- Jimmy Key
Relief pitcher- Tom Henke
A couple of notes. This team was pretty straight forward. Only challenge was in CF. I picked Vernon Wells over Devon White. Although White was a terrific defensive centerfielder, Wells put up much better offensive numbers. Honorary mention goes out to Dave Stieb, who was a terrific long time Blue Jay, but had to give the starting RHP to the great Roy Halladay.
Next up is the Chicago White Sox
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