5 Baseball Players who Played for Blue Jays and Giants
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 Toronto Blue Jays and the San Francisco Giants.
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 a player who played for both the Blue Jays and the Giants.
Brandon Belt
Brandon Belt is in his 13th year in the majors, the first 12 of which he was a solid first baseman for the Giants. He even made an All-Star appearance in 2016.
He’s now currently with the Blue Jays. This combination obviously will make him a very popular pick for this square.
*Belt was the most popular pick for a previous grid (Grid 96) for this square.
Joe Carter
When I hear Joe Carter I still picture him in a Toronto Blue Jays uniform running the bases after hitting a walk-off home run to win the World Series in 1993.
In addition to the Blue Jays, Joe Carter played for 5 other teams over his 16 year career – the Indians (now Guardians), Padres, Cubs, Giants and Orioles.
The five-time All-Star (all with the Blue Jays) led the league in RBIs with 121 in 1986 while playing with the Cleveland Indians.
Kevin Gausman
Kevin Gausman played collegiate baseball at LSU and quickly drew attention for his pitching prowess. He was selected by the Baltimore Orioles as the fourth overall pick in the 2012 MLB Draft.
With the Orioles, Gausman began to establish himself in the starting rotation, delivering several quality starts and continuously refining his repertoire. Following his time in Baltimore, he went on to play for the Atlanta Braves, where he further solidified his role as a dependable starting pitcher.
Gausman has also had stints with the Reds, Giants, and Blue Jays. His tenure with the Giants showcased his continued development (and first All-Star selection), with improved command and utilization of his secondary pitches, making him one of the top pitchers in the league.
Gausman Key Stats
- All-Star (Giants, Blue Jays)
- 200+ Strikeout Season (Giants, Blue Jays)
Jeff Kent
Jeff Kent was a powerhouse from 1992 to 2008. Like me, most of you probably think of him as a San Francisco Giant, but Kent also played for the Mets, Dodgers, Astros, Indians (now Guardians) and Blue Jays.
A second baseman with serious pop in his bat, Kent earned the MVP title in 2000 with the Giants. He had 33 home runs that year with 125 RBIs.
Over his career, he hit over 370 home runs, racked up more than 1,500 RBIs, and had an impressive 560 doubles. Kent was selected for the All-Star game five times.
Benito Santiago
As a young catcher growing up, I remember seeing Benito Santiago throwing players out from his knees and thought it was the coolest thing ever and something I remember imitating in Little League games.
But, that’s not what matters here. What matters is that 5 time All-Star Benito Santiago played for 9 different teams throughout this 20 year career which makes him an absolute force on the Immaculate Grid.
Santiago played for Padres, Giants, Reds, (Florida) Marlins, Blue Jays, Royals, Pirates, Phillies and Cubs.
