Jose Bautista

The Toronto Blue Jays will recognize Jose Bautista and etch his name into their Level of Excellence later this summer.

His on-field achievements propelled the team to greatness, and he undoubtedly belongs on the Blue Jays Level of Excellence,” said Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro. It feels like a lifetime ago, but Bautista played his last season with the Blue Jays in 2017. Since he never really officially retired, fans can honour one of their favourite Blue Jays. This honour recognizes tremendous individual achievement, and as one of the top sluggers in franchise history, this honour is long overdue for Joey Bats. And this summer, the club will finally make it official. See you all this summer.”

Bautista will be honoured in a pre-game ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 12 when the Blue Jays take on the Chicago Cubs.

Bautista finished his time in Toronto with 288 home runs, trailing only Joe Carter for the most in club history. “On behalf of the organization, we are proud to honour José and his remarkable career with Blue Jays fans in August.” He would go on to set the Blue Jays’ single-season home run record, finishing the year with an MLB-leading 54 home runs in a breakout campaign in 2010.

Les Blue Jays de Toronto rendront hommage à Jose Bautista en l'ajoutant à leur groupe d'anciens joueurs intitulé «Level of Excellence».

Pendant le septième tour au bâton des siens, il a permis à son coéquipier Wynton Bernard de fouler la plaque grâce à un double. Il a étiré les bras 54 fois lors de la campagne 2010. Bautista s’est joint aux Jays en 2008, via une transaction avec les Pirates de Pittsburgh. Ses réalisations sur le terrain ont propulsé l'équipe et il appartient sans aucun doute au groupe "Level of Excellence" des Blue Jays», a déclaré le président Mark Shapiro dans un communiqué. «Jose Bautista a conquis les cœurs et enflammé nos partisans lors de son passage au sein de l'équipe qui a permis à Toronto de renouer avec les séries éliminatoires pour la première fois en 22 ans. Les Blue Jays de Toronto rendront hommage à Jose Bautista en l’ajoutant à leur groupe d’anciens joueurs intitulé «Level of Excellence».

The legendary slugger will be recognized during an on-field celebration at Rogers Centre on Saturday, Aug. 12. 9:17 AM PST. Share. José Bautista defined an ...

His on-field achievements propelled the team to greatness, and he undoubtedly belongs on the Blue Jays Level of Excellence,” said Mark Shapiro, President & CEO, Toronto Blue Jays. “Canada holds a special place in my heart and will always be home for my family and me, and we can’t wait to celebrate this honour with my beloved Blue Jays fans – the best fans in baseball! The Level of Excellence is an award bestowed by the club to recognize tremendous individual achievement. Announced as part of the 2023 Promotions & Events Schedule, Bautista will take his rightful place on the Blue Jays Level of Excellence during a special pregame ceremony on Saturday, Aug. “I am deeply humbled and excited to join the Blue Jays Level of Excellence and be recognized among the distinguished names that circle Rogers Centre,” said José Bautista. He became a household name in 2010 following a breakout season that earned him an MLB All-Star selection, along with three American League Player of the Week awards and two American League Player of the Month nods.

Born in the Dominican Republic, Bautista spent two years at Chipola Junior College before being drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 20th round of the 2000 ...

Known for his rocket of an arm, Bautista had 86 assists from the outfield during his 10 seasons with the Blue Jays. Coming off an All-Star campaign and his first Silver Slugger Award, Bautista only got better in 2011, leading the league again in home runs (43) while also leading the MLB in walks (132), slugging (.608), and OPS (1.056) on his way to another Silver Slugger Award and his second All-Star appearance. He would spend that campaign with the Braves, Mets, and Phillies and has not appeared in an MLB game since that season, although he did play for the Dominican Republic at the 2020 Summer Olympics, helping the nation win bronze. While he didn’t post spectacular numbers in 2009, his first full season with the Jays, Bautista exploded during the 2010 campaign, finishing the year with a league-leading 54 home runs while also adding 124 RBI to the tune of a .995 OPS. By the end of the year, Bautista was back with the Pirates and received big-league playing time from 2006 to 2008 both in the outfield and at third base. Born in the Dominican Republic, Bautista spent two years at Chipola Junior College before being drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 20th round of the 2000 MLB Draft.

Bautista will be the first Blue Jays player honored in this capacity since Roy Halladay in 2018.

12 ahead of a game against the [Chicago Cubs](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/teams/CHC/chicago-cubs/). Bautista would subsequently turn his career around, batting .253/.372/.506 (136 OPS+) with 288 home runs in more than 1,200 games with Toronto. Bautista, 42, spent parts of 10 seasons with the Blue Jays. [Toronto Blue Jays](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/teams/TOR/toronto-blue-jays/) announced Sunday that they will add longtime outfielder José Bautista to their [Level of Excellence](https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/history/records-stats-awards/level-of-excellence) on Aug. During his time in Toronto, he authored an incredible career turnaround that saw him transform from a journeyman infielder into a revered slugger. See you all this summer."

The Toronto Blue Jays will honour José Bautista by placing him on the Blue Jays Level of Excellence during a special pregame ceremony.

Bautista played for Toronto from 2008 to 2017 and is widely regarded as one of the best Jays players of all time. The Dominican native ranks first in franchise ...

Slugger known as Joey Bats who hit one of the most memorable home runs in franchise history will be recognized in an on-field celebration on Aug. 12.

“I am deeply humbled and excited to join the Blue Jays Level of Excellence and be recognized among the distinguished names that circle Rogers Centre,” Bautista said in a statement. Bautista joins a group with George Bell (April 9, 1996); Dave Stieb (April 9, 1996); Joe Carter (July 30, 1999); Cito Gaston (July 30, 1999); Tony Fernandez (Sept. His 288 home runs as a Blue Jay trail only Joe Carter for the most in club history. Bautista was traded to the Blue Jays from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. He was named an all star in 2010 in a breakout season with an MLB-leading 54 home runs, still a franchise record. The ceremony will take place before the Jays take on the Cubs on Sat.

TORONTO — Les Blue Jays de Toronto récompenseront l'un de leurs grands joueurs, le 12 août prochain. L'équipe a annoncé dimanche que Jose Bautista sera ...

En carrière avec les Blue Jays, il a totalisé 288 circuits, ce qui lui confère le deuxième rang dans l’histoire de l’équipe, derrière Joe Carter. En 2010, il a établi le record d’équipe et mené les Ligues majeures avec 54 circuits. Pendant ses années à Toronto, Bautista, qui est âgé de 42 ans, a été nommé six fois au match des Étoiles, entre 2010 et 2015.

Sans pour autant retirer son numéro, les Blue Jays de Toronto ont décidé de rendre hommage à José Bautista en 2023. Comment? En lui faisant une place sur ...

Sa saison de 54 circuits est un record à Toronto. De plus en plus, on ramène les anciens dans le giron du club. En lui faisant une place sur l’anneau d’honneur (Level of Excellence) le 12 août prochain, lors d’un match contre les Cubs de Marcus Stroman.

TORONTO — Les Blue Jays de Toronto récompenseront l'un de leurs grands joueurs, le 12 août prochain. L'équipe a annoncé dimanche que Jose Bautista sera ...

En carrière avec les Blue Jays, il a totalisé 288 circuits, ce qui lui confère le deuxième rang dans l’histoire de l’équipe, derrière Joe Carter. En 2010, il a établi le record d’équipe et mené les Ligues majeures avec 54 circuits. Pendant ses années à Toronto, Bautista, qui est âgé de 42 ans, a été nommé six fois au match des Étoiles, entre 2010 et 2015.

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays will be honouring one of their greats on Aug. 12.

Note to readers: This is a corrected story. He set the single-season franchise record with 54 home runs in 2010, while leading Major League Baseball. [Skip Advertisement]

DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Former outfielder José Bautista will be added to the Blue Jays Level of Excellence, the team announced on Sunday. He will be honored in a ...

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