🏅 Athlete of the Week: George Springer (Toronto Blue Jays)

George Springer’s four home runs in a sweep of the Yankees lift the Blue Jays to the top of the AL East and earn him GTA Weekly’s Athlete of the Week honours.

Athlete of the Week: George Springer (Toronto Blue Jays)
George Springer celebrates in the dugout wearing the Blue Jays’ home run jacket after going deep against the Yankees during Toronto’s four-game sweep. (image source: X / @BlueJays)

A Dominant Week in Toronto

Veteran outfielder George Springer had a statement week at Rogers Centre, powering the Toronto Blue Jays to a four-game sweep of their AL East rivals. Over the series, Springer hit four home runs—including a two-homer performance, including a grand slam on Canada Day—while racking up eleven RBIs and igniting the Jays’ offense from the top of the lineup.

Clutch Hitting Leads Division Shift

The sweep marked Toronto’s biggest momentum swing of the season and vaulted the club into sole possession of first place in the American League East. With the Rays and Yankees close behind, Springer’s offensive burst could prove decisive in shaping the Jays’ playoff position heading into the second half.

A Canada Day Classic

Springer’s biggest moment came on Canada Day, when he crushed a grand slam and added a solo shot to finish with two home runs and seven RBIs in a 12–5 win. It was his first multi-homer game of the season and a reminder of his postseason-calibre pedigree.

Stat Line of the Series

Springer finished the four-game set vs. the Yankees with a .571 batting average, four home runs, 11 RBIs, and 2.095 OPS. These numbers marked his most productive four-game stretch since joining the Blue Jays in 2021.

What’s Next

With his energy, clutch power, and leadership in the dugout, Springer has reasserted himself as one of the club’s most valuable contributors—just in time for the midseason push.


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