One of the coolest trends the Blue Jays have started this postseason is their ‘attack from pitch one’ approach. Say the word go, and runs are coming in from Toronto’s bats. Just look back at the ALDS against the Yankees… The Jays came out swinging and put runs on the board in the first two innings. And in their ALCS opener against the Mariners, it was more of the same.

This time, George Springer set the tone right away with a leadoff homer off Bryce Miller. And guess what, the blast didn’t just give Toronto an early lead, but also added another special chapter to Springer’s impressive postseason resume. “First leadoff home run in Blue Jays postseason history.” MLB insider Jon Morosi shared what’s special about Springer’s leadoff homer in tonight’s game.

So yes, this is the first time someone from the Blue Jays scored a leadoff homer in the postseason. And it again proves how this year is proving to be a game-changer and record-breaking stint for the Jays. Be it their divisional championship or securing an ALCS berth, or scoring a leadoff homer, the team seems like be on a record-breaking spree.

But wait, because this record may be a first-time occurrence for the Blue Jays, but for Springer, it’s his second time. For the unversed, he scored his career first leadoff homer in the postseason with the Astros back in the 2020 ALCS. Hence, another record-breaking alert! Springer just became the first player to have a multi-leadoff homer in postseason history.

And there’s more…

The 385 feet and blast off a fastball by Miller to left field also catapulted Springer to fifth place in the MLB’s all-time Home Run leaderboard in the postseason. Currently standing at 21 HRs, he has passed Derek Jeter from fifth place and is now behind Bernie Williams with 22 HRs.

The Blue Jays’ “attack from pitch one” strategy stands out because early scoring is rare in MLB. Only about 30 percent of games see runs in the first inning, yet playoff teams leading after one win roughly 70 percent of the time. That makes Toronto’s ability to strike early a genuine game-changer.

Few teams sustain such aggression across series, which is why their early-inning consistency feels intentional, not coincidental. By setting the tone from the first pitch, the Jays have turned quick offense into a defining postseason weapon.

So, with that being said, Springer’s stint with the Jays this year is a long-awaited comeback story that fans were eager to see after years of slumping.

Springer is scripting a great comeback story with the Blue Jays

Let’s rewind to last year when George Springer was a completely different player. For the unversed, the 2024 season was arguably the worst of his career, and a lot of people wondered if his best days were behind him. With the Blue Jays only, he hit just .220, with career lows in on-base percentage (.303) and slugging (.371). And guess what, things got so rough that he was even dropped from his usual leadoff spot.

But that’s where his comeback story began…

In 2025, Springer flipped the script in a big way, putting together one of the best seasons of his career. Notably, he hit a career-high .309 with a .399 OBP, while blasting 32 homers and driving in 84 runs. This is his best power numbers since 2019. And that surge earned him his spot back at the top of the lineup, where he became a key spark for the Blue Jays’ offense.

Now, at 36, Springer’s been a steady force all season long. He’s hitting .309 with 32 home runs, 84 RBIs, and 18 stolen bases. And now with the Jays chasing their first World Series title since 1993, his playoff experience and clutch hitting could make all the difference.