7 Baseball Players who Played for A’s and Blue Jays
There is a good chance that if you’ve found this page then you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
That also means that today’s grid has asked for players that have played for both the Oakland A’s and the Toronto Blue Jays.
And, it also means that you’re probably stuck on this particular box and you’re looking for a little help. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played on both the A’s and the Blue Jays.
Rickey Henderson
Rickey Henderson was one of my favorite baseball players growing up. In fact, somewhere in a closet, I have a baseball card binder with over 150 Rickey Henderson baseball cards.
Most of us probably remember Henderson as an Oakland A, back in the late 80s playing on the same A’s teams as the Bash Brothers.
But, he played for an incredible 25 years in the majors and played on 9 different teams during that span.
Rickey played 14 years with the A’s, but he also played for the New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, LA Dodgers, Anaheim Angels, Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays.
So, not only is he an acceptable answer for a player who played for both the A’s and the Blue Jays, but Rickey Henderson is a very versatile Immaculate Grid answer that you can use quite often.
In fact, he also had over 1400 career stolen bases, over 2200 runs and over 3000 hits (all of which could appear as possible categories).
Josh Donaldson
Josh Donaldson is in his 13th season in the majors and is currently playing third base for the Yankees. Prior to landing with the Yankees, Donaldson played for the Blue Jays, A’s, Twins, Guardians and Braves.
Donaldson is a 3x All-Star (A’s, Blue Jays) and a 2x Silver Slugger award winner (Blue Jays). In 2015, Donaldson led the league with 123 RBIs while hitting 41 home runs en route to winning the AL MVP with the Blue Jays.
*Donaldson was previously the most popular pick for this square (Grid 135)
Todd Stottlemyre
Todd Stottlemyre was a ’90s-era pitcher who is probably remembered by most as a Blue Jay but also pitched for the Diamondbacks, Cardinals, A’s and Rangers.
Stottlemyre is arguably one of the best pitchers to never make an All-Star game. He accumulated 130 wins and over 1,500 strikeouts, but never received an all-star nod.
However, he was a key component of the Blue Jays’ back-to-back World Series championships in 1992 and 1993.
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Marcus Semien
Marcus Semien has excelled in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a versatile infielder. Originally drafted by the Chicago White Sox in 2011, he made his MLB debut with them in 2013.
He was traded to the Oakland Athletics before the 2015 season, where he honed his skills as a top-tier shortstop. His 2019 season with the Athletics stands out, as he finished third in the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) voting. That year, he hit 33 home runs, racked up 92 RBIs, and scored over 120 runs.
Semien earned his first All-Star nod in 2021 with the Blue Jays, hitting .265 with 45 home runs and 102 RBI. Beyond his impressive statistics, Semien’s defensive skills and leadership qualities have been vital for his teams.
Semien Key Stats
- All-Star (Blue Jays, Rangers)
- Golden Glove (Blue Jays)
- Silver Slugger (Blue Jays)
- 40+ Home Run Season (Blue Jays)
- 100+ RBI Season (Blue Jays)
Ted Lilly
Ted Lilly pitched for 6 different clubs in his 15-year career, including the Dodgers, Cubs, Yankees, Blue Jays, A’s and Expos.
Lilly was a consistent performer on the mound, racking up over 130 wins and more than 1,600 strikeouts in his career. His ability to mix pitches and locations made him a tough matchup for hitters.
He was a two-time All-Star and his reliability made him a mainstay in Major League rotations for over a decade and possibly one of the greatest #2 pitchers of all time.
Matt Stairs
Matt Stairs had a lengthy Major League career that spanned from 1992 to 2011, during which he played for 12 different teams, essentially making him an Immaculate Grid Hall-of-Famer.
Known for his power-hitting abilities, primarily as a pinch-hitter, he hit 265 home runs over his career and holds the record for the most pinch-hit home runs in MLB history with 23. Stairs had a career batting average of .262 with an OPS of .832, and recorded 899 RBIs.
Notably, in the 2008 postseason with the Philadelphia Phillies, he hit one of the most famous home runs in Phillies history, helping the team move onto the World Series that year.
Geronimo Berroa
Geronimo Berroa, who played from 1989 to 2000, is best remembered for his time as an outfielder and designated hitter with the Oakland Athletics.
In a career spanning over a decade, Berroa accumulated over 600 hits, 101 home runs, and maintained a .276 career batting average. While never named an All-Star, Berroa had a standout season in 1996 with the Athletics, hitting .290 with 36 home runs and 106 RBIs.
Known for his power hitting and ability to get on base, Berroa had a successful, albeit under-the-radar, career in the Major Leagues.
