Toronto Blue Jays Honor World Series Legends Gaston Carter Throw First Pitches

As the Toronto Blue Jays prepare to host the first two games of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, two franchise icons will throw out the ceremonial first pitches: former manager Cito Gaston for Game 1 and Joe Carter for Game 2. Gaston, who managed the Jays to back-to-back World Series titles in 1992 and 1993 and holds the franchise record for managerial wins, will kick off the series. Joe Carter, remembered for his iconic walk-off home run that clinched the 1993 championship, will throw the first pitch for the second game. This throwback celebration honors the Jays' rich history as the team makes its first World Series appearance in 32 years. Rookie Trey Yesavage will actually pitch for Toronto in Game 1, facing Dodgers starter Blake Snell. The ceremony and the team’s nostalgia-infused approach are expected to energize fans at Rogers Centre for this major MLB event.