In a thrilling start to the American League Championship Series, George Springer of the Toronto Blue Jays made history by hitting his 21st postseason home run. This impressive feat occurred on October 12, 2025, during a game against the Seattle Mariners. With this home run, Springer surpassed New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter, moving into fifth place for career postseason home runs.
Historic Achievement by George Springer
Springer’s 385-foot blast to right field came on the first pitch from Seattle’s Bryce Miller. This marked the first postseason leadoff home run in Blue Jays history. Notably, Springer already holds the record for 63 leadoff home runs in regular season play, second only to Rickey Henderson.
Springer Reflects on His Performance
After Toronto’s 3-1 loss, Springer shared his thoughts on the game. “I was just kind of looking for something to hit,” he said, emphasizing that there was no specific target in mind for his at-bat.
Postseason Home Run Leaders
As of now, the list of top postseason home run sluggers includes:
- Manny Ramirez – 29 home runs
- Jose Altuve – 27 home runs
- Kyle Schwarber – 23 home runs
- Bernie Williams – 22 home runs
- George Springer – 21 home runs
Team Update: Nathan Lukes’ Injury
During the same game, Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes experienced a brief scare when he fouled a ball off his right knee. Despite the pain, he managed to remain in the game, earning a 12-pitch walk before being replaced in the fourth inning by Myles Straw. Fortunately, imaging revealed no fracture. Manager John Schneider expressed optimism about Lukes’ potential return in Game 2.
Looking Ahead in the Series
The Blue Jays have faced the Mariners four times this season, with Seattle winning three of those matchups. Springer remains confident as they look to turn the tide in the subsequent games, stating, “If some balls fall, obviously it’s a little bit of a different story.”
As the series progresses, fans will be eager to see if Springer can further expand his postseason home run record while supporting his team’s quest for victory.
