Blue Jays' Springer moves into second on all-time leadoff home run list

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetJune 25, 2023 - 6:22pm

Watch as George Springer starts the game with a leaf-off home run to give the Toronto Blue Jays an early lead.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer continues to show why he likes to hit in the leadoff spot.

Springer hit his 55th home run in the leadoff spot against the Oakland Athletics to move into second place on the all-time list.

The 33-year-old moved past Alfonso Soriano and now trails Rickey Henderson who sits alone in first with 81 leadoff home runs.

Springer has 11 home runs and 32 RBIs while slashing .262/.327/.409 in 77 games.

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