Joe Carter Praises Blue Jays' Approach, Picks Them to Win World Series

As a baseball legend and former World Series champion with the Toronto Blue Jays, Joe Carter watched Game 7 of the American League Championship Series with bated breath, empathizing with the fans' experience of watching a walk-off home run lift their team to victory. Carter, who hit the iconic walk-off home run in 1993 to help the Blue Jays win their second consecutive championship, praised the Blue Jays' approach, particularly George Springer's mindset at the plate, and picked them to win the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Key Takeaways:

• Joe Carter, a former World Series champion with the Toronto Blue Jays, praised the team's approach, particularly their focus on making contact with the ball.
• Carter compared this year's lineup to the iconic WAMCO batting order of the 1990s, which emphasized working the pitcher and put the ball in play.
• The Blue Jays' bullpen preserved a 3-1 lead in Game 7, advancing to the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
• Carter appreciates how the 2025 Blue Jays lineup is focused on making contact with the ball, rather than relying on home runs.
• Carter is picking the Blue Jays to win the World Series in seven games, despite the Dodgers' $100-billion payroll.

Statistics:

• 41 million people watched Joe Carter's walk-off home run in 1993.
• Joe Carter's home run flew 381 feet to deep left field with an exit velocity of 99.1 m.p.h.
• The Blue Jays' bullpen preserved a 3-1 lead in Game 7, advancing to the World Series.
• 41.2% increase in the odds of the Blue Jays winning the game after Springer's three-run blast.
• $100 billion (U.S.) payroll of the Los Angeles Dodgers, making their World Series win a daunting task for the Blue Jays.

Sources:

• The Canadian Press
• MARK DUNCAN/ The Associated Press file photo