Ed Sprague celebrates his 59th birthday as Blue Jays alum
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 5:42 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Today marks the 59th birthday of Ed Sprague, a former third baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays. Sprague played eight seasons with the team from 1991 to 1998, contributing a.245 batting average and notable home runs, including a vital two-run homer in Game 2 of the 1992 World Series. His standout season came in 1996, where he recorded 36 home runs and over 100 RBIs. After his tenure with the Blue Jays, Sprague played for several Major League teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, and is currently the Director of Player Development for the Oakland Athletics.
- •Sprague played for the Blue Jays from 1991 until 1998.
- •He hit 113 home runs while with Toronto.
- •His 1996 season featured a career-high 36 home runs.
- •Sprague's memorable home run in the 1992 World Series was crucial.
- •He is now the Director of Player Development for the Oakland Athletics.
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"Today marks the 59th birthday of Ed Sprague, former third baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays. Sprague spent eight seasons with the Blue Jays, from 1991 until his trade to the Oakland Athletics on July 31, 1998. In return, the Jays acquired Scott Rivette, who ultimately never reached the major leagues. During his time in […]
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