José Bautista's game-clinching home run in Game 5 of the 2015 ALDS remains an unforgettable moment.
The crack of the bat. A sold-out dome of Toronto Blue Jays fans ready to explode. Bautista’s glaring gaze into nothingness and then the heave-ho of his bat high into the air. On that one swing alone, Bautista immortalized himself in Toronto sports folklore.
Now, Bautista will officially have his own place in Blue Jays history. The 42-year-old, who ranks second in franchise history with 288 home runs, signed a one-day contract Friday to officially retire as a Blue Jay.