Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer has been MLB's best hitter this season
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is quickly proving that you can’t read too much into Spring Training performances.
The 35-year-old had an abysmal showing in Spring Training this year, which, mixed with his age, injury history, and poor 2024 season, had fans quite concerned about what lay ahead.
So far, Springer has looked anything but a washed-up asset. In fact, through 12 games, he hasn’t just been adequate, but the hottest hitter in the entire MLB.
No one’s been hotter at the plate this season than George Springer 🥵 pic.twitter.com/uPC0kRn50z
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 9, 2025
Springer, who has played in all of the Blue Jays’ 12 games to date, is hitting a scorching .459 with two home runs and nine RBIs in just 37 at bats. His batting average leads the MLB by a wide margin, with Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu sitting second at .412. Meanwhile, his nine RBIs are just outside the top 20 batters throughout the league.
The question now is whether or not Springer can continue to be a primary source of offence for the Blue Jays. While his batting average is certain to come down, this team needs him to continue being a good hitter in order to have success. That was far from the case in 2024, as he posted a disappointing .220 batting average with 19 home runs and 56 RBIs through 145 games.
Springer’s bat isn’t the only reason the Blue Jays have jumped out to an AL-East best 7-5 record, either. Bo Bichette appears in line for a bounce-back season with a .313 average, while trade acquisition Andrés Giménez has already belted three home runs.
Though it’s early, there are plenty of positives early in the 2025 season for the Blue Jays that suggest they could be a playoff team after all. Leading the way is Springer, who is quickly proving that last season’s struggles were nothing more than a blip on the radar.