“Power is the low-hanging fruit,” Atkins said, stressing the importance of balancing power with minimizing strikeouts. He also emphasized that in the playoffs, contact becomes crucial. With the Jays only hitting 156 home runs in 2024, their lowest since 2008, the organization is overhauling its hitting strategy, starting with a coaching staff shakeup.

Despite Atkins’ viewpoint, manager John Schneider believes adding more power should take precedence, sparking internal discussions on how to rebuild the team’s offensive approach.

Fans and analysts are left wondering—can the Blue Jays rebound in 2025 with Atkins’ measured approach, or is a power surge the missing ingredient they desperately need?