MLB teams aren't rushing to copy Toronto's contact-hitting blueprint

Teams aren't rushing to copy contact, the Toronto Blue Jays' blueprint for a revival that nearly resulted in a World Series title. Toronto had a .265 team batting average last year and nearly became the first World Series champion since the 2018 Boston Red Sox to lead the major leagues in batting. “We train to be able to do anything in the batter’s box,” said Bo Bichette, who finished second in the major leagues in batting average, then left Toronto as a free agent to sign with the New York...

By RONALD BLUM