Completely happy thirty seventh birthday to four-time All-Star, three-time Silver Slugger, 2017 World Collection champion and MVP, George Springer!
Springer made his Huge League debut in 2014 with the Houston Astros, and was a key a part of the squad that changed into a (considerably controversial) juggernaut within the American League. In his seven seasons as an Astro, he hit .270 with 174 dwelling runs and 458 RBI, leaving his most lasting mark in Houston within the 2017 Fall Traditional. He hit .379 with eight extra-base hits – together with 5 dingers – and a 1.000 slugging share to assist Houston beat the Dodgers in seven video games.
His last sport as an astro got here within the 2020 ALCS loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, and he signed with the Toronto Blue Jays that offseason. He’s now only one season away from spending as lengthy in Toronto as he did in Texas, and he carried out nicely towards the Dodgers within the World Collection as soon as once more in 2025 regardless of popping out on the shedding finish this time.
Like many Blue Jays, Springer has had a down 12 months in 2026 and because of this Toronto is combating for his or her playoff lives with a couple of week left within the common season.
Which brings us to immediately’s quiz. If Toronto is ready to snag one of many last Wild Card spots within the American League, few groups will need to face him and the Blue Jays after their run final 12 months. With that being mentioned, are you able to identify each participant to hit no less than three dwelling runs in a World Collection?
Good luck!
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