{"id":105969,"date":"2025-08-18T01:08:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T05:08:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=105969"},"modified":"2025-08-18T01:08:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T05:08:40","slug":"two-blue-jays-players-exceeded-expectations-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/08\/18\/two-blue-jays-players-exceeded-expectations-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Blue Jays Who Have Exceeded Expectations This Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

This season, Tyler Heineman<\/a> and Mason Fluharty<\/a> have exceeded expectations for the Toronto Blue Jays. Both have provided the team with a boost and continue to play with confidence.<\/p>\n

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May 1, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Mason Fluharty (68) delivers a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the seventh inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Heineman, Fluharty Exceeding Expectations for Blue Jays<\/h2>\n

Heineman’s Strengths this Season<\/h3>\n

Heineman<\/a> has enjoyed a successful 2025 season as a backup catcher. A journeyman who’s had multiple stints with Toronto, when Heineman hit his first home run this season, it was the first home run hit in the majors since 2019.<\/p>\n

The 34-year-old has been hitting for a high average (.339) while putting up solid offensive production in 47 games.<\/p>\n

Little did we think that his role would provide much value to the team’s success. This is evident alongside his fellow catcher Alejandro Kirk<\/a>. Both have provided solid defense behind the dish.<\/p>\n

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Heineman is hitting well above his career average, showcasing a significant improvement in his offense. His presence in the lineup has been refreshing, as he\u2019s been a threat at the plate. His defense behind the plate has also been noteworthy, as he\u2019s thrown out base stealers effectively.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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He is also contributing with hits, RBI, and even the occasional home run, making him a reliable offensive option when needed. Heineman has been on three separate stints with the Blue Jays.<\/p>\n

Heineman even stepped in to pitch in a recent blowout win over the Texas Rangers.<\/p>\n

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We, the social media account, legally aren’t allowed to award a save but…<\/p>\n

TYLER HEINEMAN’S FIRST CAREER SAVE \ud83d\ude4c pic.twitter.com\/ezyIsZHoQZ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) August 16, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n