Aug 15, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Randal Grichuk (15) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the second inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Blue Jays fans are quick to get frustrated with Randal Grichuk, but it’s hard to imagine where the 2021 roster would have been without him.
I’m not going to pretend that I’ve stayed patient with him all season, and there’s no denying that he needs to improve his on-base percentage in order to reach his long-teased potential.