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 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.Regular season
Standings
American League East
American League Wild Card
Records vs opponents
2012 Draft picks
The 2012 Major League Baseball draft was held on June 4–6.| Round | Pick | Player | Position | College/School | Nationality | Signed |
| 1 | 17 | D. J. Davis | OF | Stone County High School |  | 2012–06–11 |
| 1 | 22* | Marcus Stroman | RHP | Duke | | 2012–07–03 |
| C-A | 50* | Matt Smoral | LHP | Solon High School | | 2012–06–18 |
| C-A | 58* | Mitch Nay | 3B | Hamilton High School | | 2012–06–11 |
| C-A | 60* | Tyler Gonzales | RHP | James Madison High School | | 2012–06–11 |
| 2 | 81 | Chase De Jong | RHP | Woodrow Wilson High School | | 2012–07–01 |
| 3 | 112 | Anthony Alford | OF | Petal High School | | 2012–06–11 |
| 4 | 145 | Tucker Donahue | RHP | Stetson | | 2012–06–11 |
| 5 | 175 | Brad Delatte | LHP | Nicholls State | | 2012–06–11 |
| 6 | 205 | Eric Phillips | 3B | Georgia Southern | | 2012–06–11 |
| 7 | 235 | Ian Parmley | OF | Liberty | | 2012–06–11 |
| 8 | 265 | Harrison Frawley | C | Coastal Carolina | | 2012–06–11 |
| 9 | 295 | Jordan Leyland | 1B | Azusa Pacific | | 2012–06–11 |
| 10 | 325 | Alex Azor | OF | Navy | | 2012–06–11 |
- * 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
Roster
Top prospects
Game log
Honours and awards
All-Star Game- José Bautista, 3rd selection
- José Bautista, 2nd selection – 2nd-place finish
- J. P. Arencibia – May 14–20
- José Bautista – June
Farm system