Blue Jays Veteran Continues to Provide Offensive Surge

It’s been the George Springer resurgence show for the Toronto Blue Jays, and Springer has performed immensely well in August. Since coming off the injury list for a concussion, he has hit six home runs in 10 games. In the Blue Jays’ 9-8 victory over the Minnesota Twins, Springer recorded two hits and two runs. Springer is also batting .433 in his last seven games.

Springer Resurgence Continues Following IL Stint

Springers Numbers Since Being On The Shelf

The veteran outfielder and designated hitter has put on quite the performance. In particular since coming off the concussion list on August 16 he’s really showcased his resiliency. The resurgent veteran has hit .398 with a .490 OBP in 13 games that followed up to August 28.

Springer was initially recovering well from being hit by a pitch on July 28. But then vision problems commenced. Fortunately, following a rehab assignment he’s recovered from the injury. Overall, his continued resurgence since the start of the season has been fun to watch. He’s been playing with a lot of confidence and his improved performance will be beneficial in the postseason for the Blue Jays. Springer has ranked in the 98th percentile with his batting with a .583 xSLG, a .300 xBA and a .412 xwOBA.

He leads the team in home runs with twenty-four, and his resurgence continues as we get closer to postseason baseball. The Blue Jays continue to remain on top in the AL East with a 78-56 record and are four games ahead of the Boston Red Sox, who are only 0.5 games ahead of the division rival New York Yankees.

The Key to Springers Success

Springer has made mechanical adjustments at the plate and has demonstrated a wider stance and flatter bat path at the plate. His widened stance and adjustment with his swing has generated a flatter bat path, which has provided him with more pop to his bat.

This is where he his resurgent home run power has come to life. Springer hit 19 bombs last season following a flat performance offensively. This season we’ve gotten the dignified Springer from his Houston Astros days. With time still remaining in the regular season Springer is on his way to hitting more than 30 home

runs and boosting his home run total from last season.

Springer’s average bat speed has also increased, which has allowed him to generate more power. Springer’s average bat speed in 2025 is 73.1 mph.

This puts him slightly above the MLB average of approximately 72 mph. His overall bat speed has boosted this season, but he has made it a habit of strategically incorporating more slow, under-controlled swings alongside the powerful cuts he’s showcased at the plate.

It’s been one swing of the bat for George to make it game changer for the Blue Jays who have had a ton of comeback wins this season. The Blue Jays have been one of the best comeback teams in MLB this season. They have forty come from behind wins this year. Their 78 wins has led them to be a threat in the AL East and more impressively 40 of those wins come from games where they were trailing this year.

How He’s Improved

With the help of hitting coach David Popkins he has allowed Springer, Daulton Varsho, Nathan Lukes and other players to regain their confidence at the plate. Springer talked about how he has gotten back to who he is. His investment of putting up meaningful at-bats and providing consistency with his hitting. His focus from the beginning of the season was about not getting wrapped up in the idea of trying to do too much at the plate.

Lower Groundball Rate

His groundball rate has dropped from nearly 50% last year to around 38%. He’s represented one of the largest drops in ground ball rate in MLB.

Boosted Walk- Rate

Springer is sporting a 12.7% walk rate, which would be the highest of his 12-year career.

More Hitting For Contact

Springer has improved his strikeout rate which was 26.8 % last season and this year it is 18.1%. You can tell Springer is more comfortable at the plate and getting the bat on the ball by providing clutch hits and being a veteran player that the Blue Jays can turn to. His speed on the basepaths with 14 stolen bases this season.

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