In baseball,a stolen base occurs when a runner advances to a base unaided by other actions and the official scorer rules that the advance should be credited to the action of the runner. The umpires determine whether the runner is safe or out at the next base,but the official scorer rules on the question of credit or blame for the advance under Rule 10 of the MLB's Official Rules.
Jesse Lee Barfield is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as a right fielder from 1981 to 1992 for the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees.
Jorge Antonio Bell Mathey,better known as George Bell,is a Dominican former left fielder and American League MVP in Major League Baseball who played 12 seasons for the Toronto Blue Jays,Chicago Cubs (1991) and Chicago White Sox (1992–1993). Bell batted and threw right-handed.
Shannon Harold Stewart is an American former professional baseball outfielder with the Toronto Blue Jays,Minnesota Twins and Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball.
Timothy Raines Sr.,nicknamed "Rock",is an American professional baseball coach and former player. He played as a left fielder in Major League Baseball for six teams from 1979 to 2002 and was best known for his 13 seasons with the Montreal Expos. A seven-time All-Star,four-time stolen base champion,and National League batting champion,Raines is regarded as one of the best leadoff hitters and baserunners in baseball history. In 2013,Raines began working in the Toronto Blue Jays organization as a roving outfield and baserunning instructor. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017.
Otis Junior Nixon is an American former professional baseball center fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees (1983),Cleveland Indians (1984–87),Montreal Expos (1988–90),Atlanta Braves,Boston Red Sox (1994),Texas Rangers (1995),Toronto Blue Jays (1996–97),Los Angeles Dodgers (1997),Minnesota Twins (1998),and a final return to the Atlanta Braves (1999),in a career that spanned from 1983 to 1999. Nixon stole more bases than any other player during the 1990s (478). He also has the most career stolen bases (620) for a player who never appeared in an MLB All-Star game since it began in 1933.
Willie James Wilson is an American former professional baseball player. He played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Royals,Oakland Athletics,and Chicago Cubs. He was an outfielder known for his speed and ability as an effective leadoff hitter. Wilson's career total of 668 stolen bases currently ranks him in 12th place all-time among major leaguers.
Devon Markes Whyte,nicknamed "Devo",is a Jamaican-born American former professional baseball center fielder,best known for his defensive ability at that position. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the California Angels,Toronto Blue Jays,Florida Marlins,Arizona Diamondbacks,Los Angeles Dodgers,and Milwaukee Brewers. He currently serves as the first base coach for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons,but was briefly called up to the Blue Jays as first base coach in 2022.
The 1989 American League Championship Series was played between the Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays from October 3 to 8. A dominant Oakland team took the Series four games to one,en route to a sweep of their cross-bay rivals,the San Francisco Giants,in a World Series marred by the destructive Loma Prieta earthquake.
The 1985 American League Championship Series was played between the Kansas City Royals and the Toronto Blue Jays from October 8 to 16. Major League Baseball decided to extend the Championship Series in both leagues from its best-of-five (1969–1984) to the current best-of-seven format starting with this year,and it proved pivotal in the outcome of the ALCS. The Blue Jays seemingly put a stranglehold on the Series,earning a three games to one lead over the Royals after four games. However,Kansas City staged an improbable comeback,winning the next three games to win the American League Championship Series four games to three. The Royals would proceed to defeat their cross-state rivals,the St. Louis Cardinals,in the World Series four games to three.
David S. Collins is an American former outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1990.
Robert Michael Bailor is an American former Major League Baseball player best known for being the first player selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1976 Major League Baseball expansion draft.
Rajai Lavae Davis is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates,San Francisco Giants,Oakland Athletics,Toronto Blue Jays,Detroit Tigers,Cleveland Indians,Boston Red Sox,and New York Mets. He is currently employed by MLB in the Baseball Operations department.
Alvis "Al" Woods is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of seven seasons in Major League Baseball between 1977 and 1986,primarily as a left fielder. He batted and threw left-handed.
The 1984 Toronto Blue Jays season was the franchise's eighth season of Major League Baseball. It resulted in the Blue Jays finishing second in the American League East with a record of 89 wins and 73 losses.
The 1983 Toronto Blue Jays season was the franchise's seventh season of Major League Baseball. For the first time in team history,Toronto avoided a last place finish in their division and recorded a winning record. The Blue Jays finishing fourth in the American League East with a record of 89 wins and 73 losses,starting a streak of 11 consecutive winning seasons. It was the team's first season to use the song "OK Blue Jays" in the seventh-inning stretch.
Melvin Emanuel "B.J." Upton Jr.,is an American former professional baseball center fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays / Rays,Atlanta Braves,San Diego Padres,and Toronto Blue Jays.
Kevin Andrew Pillar is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays,San Francisco Giants,Boston Red Sox,Colorado Rockies,New York Mets,Los Angeles Dodgers,Atlanta Braves,Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Angels.
Jonathon David Berti is an American professional baseball utility player for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Toronto Blue Jays and Miami Marlins.
Cal Stevenson is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants. Stevenson played college baseball for the University of Nevada,Reno Wolfpack,Chabot Junior College,and the University of Arizona. The Toronto Blue Jays selected Stevenson in the 10th round of the 2018 MLB draft.
