20. Devon White

Before he sparked Toronto’s incredible run to back-to-back world championships, Devon White first made a name for himself with the California Angels. He broke into the major leagues in 1985 and earned the everyday center field spot two years later, demonstrating his impressive athleticism and incredible speed right from the start. He earned his first All-Star nod in 1989, but after a dip in his offensive performance in 1990, the Angels became less enthusiastic about his bat. Seeing a great chance, the Blue Jays jumped in with a multi-player trade in December 1990—a deal that fans of Canadian baseball would later call an absolute steal.

"Devo' assumed a pivotal role in the defensive lineup and significantly enhanced the structural defense of the team. His initial three seasons in Toronto exemplified excellence in center-field performance, characterized by smooth, fluid strides that minimized even the deepest gaps of SkyDome. He earned a Gold Glove award in each of his five seasons in Major League Baseball, consistently thwarting opposing hitters by eliminating guaranteed extra-base hits. His defensive prowess reached an exceptional peak during the historic 1992 season, when he led the American League in both Total Zone Runs and defensive Wins Above Replacement (dWAR), notably highlighted by a legendary, wall-crashing catch in Game 3 of the World Series that nearly resulted in an unassisted triple play.

While his glove was considered the gold standard in the junior circuit, White was equally indispensable as the club's high-leverage leadoff man. He set the table with incredible consistency for a powerhouse lineup, rattling off three consecutive summers with at least 155 hits, 15 home runs, and 30 stolen bases. He elevated his game during the 1993 repeat title run, batting .273 with 11 triples and scoring a career-high 116 runs, which secured his second career All-Star selection.

Though his offensive metrics declined slightly in 1994 and 1995 due to the strike, he remained an elite defensive player and a threat in base-stealing. With the core breaking up and the front office shifting priorities, White became a free agent after 1995, signing with the Florida Marlins.

With Toronto, he accumulated 733 hits, 72 home runs, and 126 stolen bases while generating a .270/.323/.419 slash line.