Reminders can be great catalysts.
As Bo Bichette and the Blue Jays prepare for a showdown against the MLB-best Brewers this weekend, such is the case for Toronto's star shortstop.
Bichette can pinpoint exactly when it all clicked -- the pivotal moment when he was reminded of something that enabled him to regain what made him the American League leader in hits from 2021-23.
The moment he was “back” after a 2024 season marred by injuries and the lowest offensive output of his career.
“I had an at-bat that reminded me that it’s not only about your approach,” Bichette said. “It’s about never giving in. When I figured that out, it just got me back to competing and just playing the game.
“I think I remembered my identity.”
The plate appearance was against reigning AL Cy Young Award win