George Springer celebrates 37th birthday as contract nears completion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
George Springer marks his 37th birthday today. The Toronto Blue Jays outfielder is nearing the end of his six-year, $150 million contract. In his time with the team, he has ascended multiple all-time leaderboards, ranking 22nd in bWAR for position players and tied for 11th in home runs with 11. Fellow former Blue Jays players Danny Valencia and Robinzon Diaz also celebrate their birthdays today, with Valencia turning 42 and Diaz 43, respectively.
- •Springer ranks 22nd in bWAR for Blue Jays position players.
- •He is tied for 11th in home runs with 11.
- •Valencia, a former Jay, turns 42 today.
- •Diaz, remembered for the Bautista trade, turns 43.
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Happy Birthday George Springer
"Today marks George Springer’s 37th birthday. Springer is approaching the end of his six-year, $150 million contract. He continues to climb the Blue Jays’ all-time leaderboards: And he’s likely first in huge smiles. Happy birthday, George! Danny Valencia celebrates his 42nd birthday today. Valencia spent parts of two seasons with the Jays during his nine-year […]
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