Overview
- In the ninth inning of Game 7, Daulton Varsho’s grounder led Miguel Rojas to throw home to Will Smith, who beat Isiah Kiner-Falefa by inches with the bases loaded.
- Schneider says the staff set Kiner-Falefa’s primary lead at 7.8 feet, citing Statcast data and Smith’s tendency to back-pick with a left-handed hitter at the plate.
- He acknowledges they should have pushed Kiner-Falefa “another step or two” and emphasizes the responsibility lies with the coaches, noting third-base coach Carlos Febles’ guidance.
- The manager says he has replayed the sequence thousands of times since the World Series loss.
- Toronto’s offseason outlook remains upbeat with the reported signing of Dylan Cease and pursuits that include re-signing Bo Bichette and interest in Kyle Tucker.