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Blue Jays to Unveil Joe Carter Statue Outside Rogers Centre on July 18

The monument anchors the club's 50th‑season tributes to the 1992–93 championship teams.

Former Toronto Blue Jays player Joe Carter throws out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of first inning Game 2 World Series playoff MLB baseball action between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers in Toronto on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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Overview

  • The team announced the permanent statue in a Feb. 2 video that shows Mark Shapiro and Paul Beeston surprising Joe Carter.
  • The sculpture will stand between Gates 5 and 6 at Rogers Centre, with an unveiling before the July 18 game against the Chicago White Sox.
  • The piece depicts Carter’s 1993 World Series walk-off and formally honors both the 1992 and 1993 title teams.
  • A pregame ceremony will mark the unveiling, with alumni participation planned, according to the club.
  • Fan promotions include replica 1992–93 rings for the first 15,000 attendees on July 18 and a replica statue giveaway for the first 15,000 on Aug. 10.