Toronto Blue Jays Legends Joe Carter, Cito Gaston Honor World Series

Joe Carter, the iconic figure in Toronto Blue Jays history, threw out the first pitch at Game 2 of the 2025 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and was honored with the Blue Jays' home run jacket by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Carter reflected on the similarities between the current Blue Jays and the championship teams of 1992 and 1993, emphasizing team chemistry and the contributions of both starters and bench players. Despite the Blue Jays' defeat in Game 2, with two seventh-inning homers leading the Dodgers to a 5-1 win, the team has been celebrated with special moments, including Pharrell Williams' performance and the ceremonial first pitch thrown by former Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston before Game 1. Gaston, who managed the Jays to two World Series titles, was welcomed warmly, highlighting the franchise's rich history as the only two Jays managers to reach a World Series, Gaston and current manager John Schneider. Carter also shared his excitement watching George Springer's clutch home run in the ALCS, drawing parallels to his own 1993 World Series-winning moment. These events underscore the deep connection between the Blue Jays' past and present as they compete on baseball's biggest stage.