BREAKING: Bo Bichette Makes History — Toronto Blue Jays Star Wins Prestigious ESPY for Best MLB Player, Cementing His Status as One of Baseball’s Brighte…
Bo Bichette has clinched the Best MLB Player ESPY, making history as the first Toronto Blue Jays player to earn this award — a testament to his rise as one of baseball’s brightest stars. With a stellar 2024 campaign, Bo posted a .315 batting average, smashed a career‑high 38 home runs, and knocked in 109 RBIs, earning acclaim across the league . His surge wasn’t just limited to the regular season—his power, hustle, and clutch performances established Toronto as a playoff contender and confirmed Bichette’s place among the elite shortstops in MLB.
Despite a disrupted 2024 due to calf injuries and finger surgery, Bichette rebounded in 2025 both in spring training (.373 average with four homers) and early regular season, riding a wave of momentum to power the Jays’ lineup He’s already logged 11 homers by mid‑June, leading Toronto’s offense and proving his return to form .
The ESPY win solidifies what many already believed: Bo Bichette is not just a rising star—he’s a generational talent. With free agency around the corner and contract discussions looming, this award adds more weight to his case for a big payday and ensures Toronto’s front office will be working overtime to keep him. As Bichette now stands among baseball’s elite, one thing is clear he’s officially arrived.