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Toronto Blue Jays: Picking the Optimal Batting Order

By Vinnie

Aug 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) celebrates with first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (10) after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) celebrates with first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (10) after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (2) reacts while at bat during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Troy Tulowitzki

Tulo has had a pretty good season which has produced 23 home runs and 71 RBI’s. Although his production is down from his career averages, he’s still a huge threat to change the game on any given at bat.

The Jays are truly fortunate to have a guy like him in the middle of the batting order, because he could easily be a top four hitter on at least half of the teams in the MLB.

His batting average on the season is now up to a respectable .257. When combined with his power production he belongs here over Russell Martin, because he’s just an overall, better hitter.

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