2012 Toronto Blue Jays season

The 2012 Toronto Blue Jays season was the 36th season of Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays franchise, and the 23rd full season of play (24th overall) at the Rogers Centre. Their opening game was played on April 5 against the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland. The Blue Jays finished 73–89, in fourth place in the American League East.

New identity
On November 18, 2011, the Blue Jays unveiled a new logo and uniforms for the 2012 season. The logo and all-white home uniform bear a strong resemblance to the original logo and home uniforms, used from 1977 to 1996. The grey road uniform resembles those used from 1989 to 1996, and the alternate royal blue jersey—to be used for home and road games—resembles those used from 1994 to 1996, as well as the batting practice jerseys used from 1982 to 1996.

Spring training
The Blue Jays had a 24–7 win–loss record in spring training, their .774 winning percentage being the best of all MLB teams during pre-season. One of their games finished tied and was therefore not included in the standings.

2012 Draft picks
The 2012 Major League Baseball draft was held on June 4–6.
 * * The Blue Jays received the 22nd pick as compensation for unsigned 2011 draft pick Tyler Beede
 * * The Blue Jays received the 50th pick as compensation for loss of free agent Frank Francisco
 * * The Blue Jays received the 58th pick as compensation for loss of free agent Jon Rauch
 * * The Blue Jays received the 60th pick as compensation for loss of free agent Jose Molina

Batting
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases; BB = Walks; AVG = Batting average; SLG = Slugging average Source:

Pitching
Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; SO = Strikeouts Source:

Top prospects
* According to Baseball America Top 100 Prospects

* According to 2012 Prospect Watch

* Top 10 Blue Jays prospects via Baseball America

Honours and awards
All-Star Game Home Run Derby Player of the Week Player of the Month
 * José Bautista, 3rd selection
 * José Bautista, 2nd selection – 2nd-place finish
 * J. P. Arencibia – May 14–20
 * José Bautista – June

Farm system
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Vancouver