TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Addison Barger matched a team record with three outfield assists on Friday, and uncorked the hardest throw on an outfield assist in the majors this season.
Barger made throws of 98.8, 96.0 and 93.6 mph in Toronto’s 3-1 win over Seattle. He’s the third Toronto player with three outfield assists in a game, joining Rick Bosetti (1979) and Steve Bowling (1977).
Barger threw out Cal Raleigh at second base in the fourth inning, and was involved in the play that saw Randy Arozarena caught in a rundown between third and home to end that inning.