Carlos Delgado holds the record for the most home runs, RBI, and extra base hits in the history of the Toronto Blue Jays. He also leads the franchise in runs scored, doubles, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Moreover, he is a proud owner of a 1993 World Series ring. When Delgado offers advice to the Jays on managing their emotions during significant games, it comes from his wealth of experience.
According to Delgado, reaching the World Series is the ultimate aspiration for any baseball team. “It just brings a lot of respect, brings a lot of credibility,” he stated, emphasizing the responsibilities that come with such achievement. His counsel to the team is to savor the moment, stay composed, and maintain the same strategies that brought them to this stage.
“Don’t try to overdo it,” Delgado advised in an interview with CBC this week. He stressed the importance of consistency and sticking to what worked during the regular season.
Delgado’s advice to the players is simple: focus on hitting the ball, putting it in play, working the count, and increasing pitch counts. He shared insights on how to handle the formidable Shohei Ohtani from the Los Angeles Dodgers, suggesting using breaking balls down in the dirt and avoiding pitching to him whenever possible.
Delgado emphasized the importance of enjoying the experience and letting emotions run high, advising fans to relish the excitement of the World Series. He fondly recalled his own time playing in the World Series at the Rogers Centre, formerly known as the SkyDome.
Carlos Delgado shares his insights on moving to Canada at 16 from Puerto Rico to pursue a baseball career, strategies against Shohei Ohtani, and advice for the 2025 Blue Jays.
Delgado’s message to fans: “Enjoy it and go crazy”
Delgado, now residing in Puerto Rico as a family man, expressed his anticipation for the energy at Rogers Centre during the World Series games. He highlighted the significance of the moment for the team and the fans, emphasizing the excitement of making it to the World Series after nearly three decades.
Reflecting on his time playing with Blue Jays legends in 1993, Delgado described the electrifying atmosphere at the Rogers Centre, reminiscing about the overwhelming support from the fans.