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.
JoséAntonio Bautista Santos,nicknamed "Joey Bats",is a Dominican former professional baseball right fielder and third baseman who played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB),primarily for the Toronto Blue Jays. Bautista also played for Baltimore Orioles,Tampa Bay Devil Rays,Kansas City Royals,Pittsburgh Pirates,Atlanta Braves,New York Mets,and Philadelphia Phillies.
Alexis Israel Ríos is an American former professional baseball right fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays,Chicago White Sox,Texas Rangers,and Kansas City Royals. A World Series champion with the Royals in 2015,Rios is a two-time MLB All-Star. In 2007,he was a Fielding Bible Award winner for right fielders. In 2013,he hit for the cycle and achieved six hits in one game. Rios is a three-time World Baseball Classic participant with the Puerto Rico national baseball team.
Robert Michael Kielty is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played for the Minnesota Twins,Toronto Blue Jays,Oakland Athletics,and Boston Red Sox during a Major League Baseball (MLB) career that lasted from 2001 to 2007. In his final MLB season,Kielty won the 2007 World Series over the Colorado Rockies as a member of the Red Sox.
Reed Cameron Johnson is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays,Chicago Cubs,Los Angeles Dodgers,Atlanta Braves,Miami Marlins,and Washington Nationals.
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.
Vernon Michael Wells III is an American former professional baseball center fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays,the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,and the New York Yankees.
Edwin Elpidio Encarnación Rivera is a Dominican former professional baseball designated hitter,third baseman and first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds,Toronto Blue Jays,Cleveland Indians,Seattle Mariners,New York Yankees,and Chicago White Sox. Encarnación is a three-time All-Star.
David S. Collins is an American former outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1990.
After winning the American League Central in 2002,the 2003 Minnesota Twins were looking to repeat division titles for the first time since 1969 and 1970. A spark for the team was the July trade of Bobby Kielty for Shannon Stewart. Stewart provided a veteran presence at the top of the lineup that the team had previously lacked. The team met its goal of reaching the playoffs,but once again fell short in the postseason. The Twins lost in four games to the New York Yankees during the ALDS. 2003 would be the last year several key players played with the team.
David Lawrence McKay is a Canadian professional baseball coach and former second baseman and third baseman who is the first base coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for the Minnesota Twins,Toronto Blue Jays,and Oakland Athletics,and has previously coached for the Athletics,St. Louis Cardinals,and Chicago Cubs. He is the father of former catcher Cody McKay.
The 2003 Toronto Blue Jays season was the franchise's 27th season of Major League Baseball. It resulted in the Blue Jays finishing third in the American League East with a record of 86 wins and 76 losses. It was the team's final season with Diamond as one of the mascots,as she was removed at the end of the season,leaving Ace as the sole mascot of the Blue Jays.
Joshua Adam Donaldson is an American professional baseball third baseman who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics,Toronto Blue Jays,Cleveland Indians,Atlanta Braves,Minnesota Twins,New York Yankees,and Milwaukee Brewers.
Joseph Matthew Panik is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants,New York Mets,Toronto Blue Jays,and Miami Marlins. Panik was an All-Star in 2015 and won a Gold Glove Award in 2016.
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,and Atlanta Braves. Pillar was an All-American center fielder in college. He set the NCAA Division II record with a 54-game hitting streak in 2010,and established his school's all-time record with a career batting average of .367. Pillar was drafted by the Blue Jays in the 32nd round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft.
Whitley David Merrifield is an American professional baseball second baseman and outfielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays. He is a three-time All-Star and has led the American League in stolen bases three times.
Jonathon David Berti is an American professional baseball utility player for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Toronto Blue Jays. Berti made his MLB debut in 2018 and led MLB in stolen bases in the 2022 season.
Bo Joseph Bichette is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2019. Bichette is a two-time MLB All-Star and twice led the American League in hits. His father,Dante Bichette,also played in MLB.
Cal Stevenson is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (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.
