It resulted in the Blue Jays finishing seventh in the American League East with a record of 53 wins and 109 losses.
The Blue Jays were the only American League East team to finish 1979 with a losing record and the loss total of 109 set the franchise mark; it is also the last time as of 2023 the team lost over 100 games in a season.
[2] Following the team's poor performance, manager Roy Hartsfield was fired at the end of the season.
Such talent included pitcher Dave Stieb and third baseman Danny Ainge.
[4] Infielders Other batters Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; Avg.