In a historic moment on October 23, 1993, Joe Carter secured a place in baseball history by hitting a walk-off home run that clinched the Toronto Blue Jays their second consecutive World Series victory.
Carter’s unforgettable blast is just one of several iconic postseason home runs that have defined the Blue Jays’ legacy over the years. From Jose Bautista’s legendary bat flip to Edwin Encarnacion’s clutch heroics and George Springer’s pivotal Game 7 homer in 2025, these moments have shaped the team’s narrative.
The image of Carter rounding the bases and exclaiming “Touch ’em all, Joe” after his game-winning shot against the Philadelphia Phillies remains a cornerstone in baseball lore, symbolizing not only a championship win but an era of triumph for the Blue Jays.
After a 22-year postseason drought, the Blue Jays made a triumphant return to the playoffs in 2015, marked by Bautista’s electrifying three-run homer and infamous bat flip in Game 5 against the Texas Rangers. The dramatic victory not only captivated fans but reignited Toronto’s passion for October baseball.
In another do-or-die scenario in the 2016 American League Wild Card game against the Baltimore Orioles, Encarnacion sealed the win with a walk-off three-run homer, further solidifying his reputation as a clutch performer for the Blue Jays.
Fast forward to October 2025, where the Blue Jays faced the Seattle Mariners in a decisive Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. Springer’s heroic three-run homer in the seventh inning propelled Toronto to victory, earning them a spot in the World Series for the first time in over three decades.
As Blue Jays fans eagerly anticipate another historic home run akin to Carter’s, Bautista’s, Encarnacion’s, and Springer’s, the possibility of a fairy tale ending against the formidable Los Angeles Dodgers looms, promising a potentially unforgettable chapter in baseball history.
