Overview

• Addison Barger recorded three outfield assists in a single game, a first for a Blue Jays player since 1979, during Toronto's 3-1 win over the Seattle Mariners.
• His throws of 98.8, 96.0, and 93.6 mph were the hardest outfield assists in MLB this season, with the 98.8 mph throw ranking as the second-fastest in Blue Jays history since 2015.
• Barger’s defensive plays included throwing out Cal Raleigh at second base, assisting in a rundown to catch Randy Arozarena between third and home, and gunning down Rowdy Tellez at third base with a 98.8 mph throw.
• In 2024, Barger ranked sixth among MLB outfielders in arm strength, with an average of 96.3 mph, and was one of only 17 players to exceed 100 mph on a throw.
• Teammates and opponents alike praised Barger's combination of arm strength and precision, with teammate Bowden Francis calling his performance 'pretty sick.'