Blue Jays’ John Schneider Sends Unexpected Message originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Toronto Blue Jays have taken the first three games of their four-game series. Saturday’s win marked the Blue Jays’ sixth consecutive home victory, improving their overall record to 30-28. On Friday, Ernie Clement led the offensive charge, going 4-for-5 with a solo home run and scoring twice. He stayed hot on Saturday with two more hits.
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So far this series, the Blue Jays’ offense has been relentless. Their 18 hits in the series opener were followed by 15 hits on Friday and 10 more on Saturday. Another notable aspect of the series has been the Blue Jays’ aggressive and intelligent base running, which consistently put pressure on the Athletics’ defense.
Toronto Blue Jays players on the mound with manager John Schneider.© Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
This strategic approach has been orchestrated by third base coach Carlos Febles, whose decisions to send runners at opportune moments has contributed significantly to the team’s offensive success.
Following Friday’s game, Blue Jays manager John Schneider had a message that Keegan Matheson of MLB.com noted was unexpected.
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“I thought we ran the bases really well tonight, and the things that go unnoticed, I thought Carlos Febles put on a clinic coaching at third tonight,” he said. “You’ve got to give credit where credit’s due.”
Febles, who joined the Blue Jays’ coaching staff in 2024 after a tenure with the Boston Red Sox, has been a pivotal figure in refining the team’s base running strategies. His experience as a former MLB infielder and coach has translated into a nuanced understanding of in-game dynamics, which could allow him to make split-second decisions that enhance the team’s performance on the base paths.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.