Jose Berrios’ Off-Season Giving Back and Reflecting on a Challenging 2023
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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jose Berrios is using his off-season to support his community in Puerto Rico while also reflecting on a 2023 season hampered by injury.
Published: November 22, 2023
Berrios’ Community Work with la makina Foundation
Despite a difficult finish to the 2023 season, Jose Berrios hasn’t slowed down. The veteran Blue Jays starter recently returned to his home in puerto Rico to give back through his “La Makina foundation.” This week, he hosted a celebrity softball game aimed at supporting local charities.
Berrios discussed the event on MLB network, highlighting the importance of supporting his community and the positive impact of the foundation’s work.
Battling Through Injury in 2023
The conversation inevitably turned to the end of the Blue Jays’ season and the injury that sidelined Berrios during a crucial time. He revealed he pitched through discomfort in his elbow and bicep throughout much of the year.
“It was an unbelievable year,” Berrios stated. “The guys gave 100 per cent every day out there. It was fun, and I enjoyed it all year long. I battled all year long with my elbow, my bicep, but the way that the team competed out there, I was trying to stay out there and go out there and compete every five days with them.”
Berrios’ 2023 Performance: A Statistical Overview
Berrios finished the 2023 season with a record of 11-12, a 3.66 ERA, and 131 strikeouts in 187 innings pitched.While thes numbers represent a solid season for many pitchers, thay were a slight regression from his 2022 performance. The injury clearly impacted his consistency in the latter half of the year.
| Statistic | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 12 | 11 |
| losses | 7 | 12 |
| ERA | 5.24 | 3.66 |
| Strikeouts | 131 | 131 |
| Innings Pitched | 138.0 | 187.0 |