Players who played for the Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays
86 players
86 players have played for both the Chicago White Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays. Frank Thomas spent the most seasons with the two: 16 with the Chicago White Sox and 2 with the Toronto Blue Jays. On a roster now: Dylan Cease, Anthony Kay, Randal Grichuk, Trevor Richards, and Chris Bassitt. Every season since 1876 is on file.
| Player | Pos | CHW | TOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Thomas | DH | 1990–2005 · 16 seasons | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons |
| Dave Stieb | RP | 1993 · 1 season | 1979–1998 · 15 seasons |
| Mark Buehrle | SP | 2000–2011 · 12 seasons | 2013–2015 · 3 seasons |
| Alex Rios | RF | 2009–2013 · 5 seasons | 2004–2009 · 6 seasons |
| George A. Bell | DH | 1992–1993 · 2 seasons | 1981–1990 · 9 seasons |
| Jason Frasor | RP | 2011 · 1 season | 2004–2012 · 9 seasons |
| Edwin Encarnacion | DH | 2020 · 1 season | 2009–2016 · 8 seasons |
| David Wells | SP | 2001 · 1 season | 1987–2000 · 8 seasons |
| Craig Grebeck | SS | 1990–1995 · 6 seasons | 1998–2000 · 3 seasons |
| Jorge Orta | DH | 1972–1979 · 8 seasons | 1983 · 1 season |
| Kevin Pillar | CF | 2024 · 1 season | 2013–2019 · 7 seasons |
| Gavin Floyd | RP | 2007–2013 · 7 seasons | 2016 · 1 season |
| Dewayne Wise | CF | 2008–2013 · 4 seasons | 2000–2011 · 4 seasons |
| Eloy Jimenez | DH | 2019–2024 · 6 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Ryan Goins | 2B | 2019–2020 · 2 seasons | 2013–2017 · 5 seasons |
| Scott Downs | RP | 2014 · 1 season | 2005–2010 · 6 seasons |
| Roberto Alomar | 2B | 2003–2004 · 2 seasons | 1991–1995 · 5 seasons |
| Dylan Cease | SP | 2019–2023 · 5 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Lenyn Sosa | 2B | 2022–2026 · 5 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Reese McGuire | C | 2022–2026 · 2 seasons | 2018–2021 · 4 seasons |
| Jake Petricka | RP | 2013–2017 · 5 seasons | 2018 · 1 season |
| Kyle Drabek | RP | 2015 · 1 season | 2010–2014 · 5 seasons |
| Norberto Martin | 2B | 1993–1997 · 5 seasons | 1999 · 1 season |
| Tony J. Castillo | RP | 1997–1998 · 2 seasons | 1988–1995 · 4 seasons |
| Dennis Lamp | RP | 1981–1983 · 3 seasons | 1984–1986 · 3 seasons |
| Jack Kucek | SP | 1974–1978 · 5 seasons | 1980 · 1 season |
| Anthony Kay | SP | 2026 · 1 season | 2019–2022 · 4 seasons |
| Randal Grichuk | DH | 2026 · 1 season | 2018–2021 · 4 seasons |
| Liam Hendriks | RP | 2021–2023 · 3 seasons | 2014–2015 · 2 seasons |
| Melky Cabrera | RF | 2015–2017 · 3 seasons | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons |
| Brett Lawrie | 2B | 2016 · 1 season | 2011–2014 · 4 seasons |
| Sergio Santos | RP | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons | 2012–2014 · 3 seasons |
| David Purcey | SP | 2013 · 1 season | 2008–2011 · 4 seasons |
| Orlando Hudson | 3B | 2012 · 1 season | 2002–2005 · 4 seasons |
| Esteban Loaiza | RP | 2003–2008 · 3 seasons | 2001–2002 · 2 seasons |
| Billy Koch | RP | 2003–2004 · 2 seasons | 1999–2001 · 3 seasons |
| Scott Eyre | RP | 1997–2000 · 4 seasons | 2001 · 1 season |
| Michael Huff | CF | 1992–1993 · 2 seasons | 1994–1996 · 3 seasons |
| Trevor Richards | RP | 2026 · 1 season | 2022–2024 · 3 seasons |
| Chris Bassitt | SP | 2014 · 1 season | 2023–2025 · 3 seasons |
| Dioner Navarro | C | 2016 · 1 season | 2014–2016 · 3 seasons |
| Moises Sierra | LF | 2014 · 1 season | 2012–2014 · 3 seasons |
| Cliff Politte | SP | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons | 2003 · 1 season |
| Gary Glover | RP | 2001–2003 · 3 seasons | 1999 · 1 season |
| Fred Manrique | SS | 1987–1988 · 2 seasons | 1981–1984 · 2 seasons |
| Jesse Jefferson | RP | 1976 · 1 season | 1977–1979 · 3 seasons |
| Sam Ewing | — | 1973–1976 · 2 seasons | 1977–1978 · 2 seasons |
| Brandon Eisert | RP | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons | 2024 · 1 season |
| Kendall Graveman | RP | 2022–2023 · 2 seasons | 2014 · 1 season |
| Marcus Semien | 2B | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons | 2021 · 1 season |
| Jimmy Cordero | RP | 2019–2020 · 2 seasons | 2019 · 1 season |
| Clayton Richard | SP | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons | 2019 · 1 season |
| Daniel Hudson | RP | 2009–2010 · 2 seasons | 2019 · 1 season |
| Edwin Jackson | SP | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons | 2019 · 1 season |
| Javy Guerra | RP | 2014–2015 · 2 seasons | 2019 · 1 season |
| Danny Farquhar | RP | 2017–2018 · 2 seasons | 2011 · 1 season |
| Francisco Liriano | RP | 2012 · 1 season | 2016–2017 · 2 seasons |
| Jason Grilli | RP | 2004 · 1 season | 2016–2017 · 2 seasons |
| Lucas Harrell | RP | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons | 2017 · 1 season |
| Chris Getz | PR | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons | 2014 · 1 season |
| Omar Vizquel | 2B | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons | 2012 · 1 season |
| Zach Stewart | SP | 2011–2012 · 2 seasons | 2011 · 1 season |
| Jayson Nix | SS | 2009–2010 · 2 seasons | 2011 · 1 season |
| Jon Rauch | RP | 2002–2004 · 2 seasons | 2011 · 1 season |
| Mark Teahen | 3B | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons | 2011 · 1 season |
| Octavio Dotel | RP | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons | 2011 · 1 season |
| Royce Clayton | SS | 2001–2002 · 2 seasons | 2007 · 1 season |
| Scott Schoeneweis | RP | 2004 · 1 season | 2005–2006 · 2 seasons |
| Brian Simmons | LF | 1998–1999 · 2 seasons | 2001 · 1 season |
| Luis Andujar | RP | 1995 · 1 season | 1997–1998 · 2 seasons |
| Bryan Clark | RP | 1986–1987 · 2 seasons | 1984 · 1 season |
| Pete Vuckovich | SP | 1975–1976 · 2 seasons | 1977 · 1 season |
| Jordan Hicks | RP | 2026 · 1 season | 2023 · 1 season |
| Seranthony Dominguez | RP | 2026 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| Jose Urena | RP | 2023 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| Tyler Clippard | RP | 2017 · 1 season | 2018 · 1 season |
| Mat Latos | SP | 2016 · 1 season | 2017 · 1 season |
| Emilio Bonifacio | 2B | 2015 · 1 season | 2013 · 1 season |
| Dan Johnson | 1B | 2012 · 1 season | 2014 · 1 season |
| Frank Francisco | RP | 2014 · 1 season | 2011 · 1 season |
| Ray Olmedo | SS | 2012 · 1 season | 2007 · 1 season |
| Tanyon Sturtze | RP | 1999 · 1 season | 2003 · 1 season |
| Jose Canseco | DH | 2001 · 1 season | 1998 · 1 season |
| Kevin Beirne | RP | 2000 · 1 season | 2001 · 1 season |
| Dane Johnson | RP | 1994 · 1 season | 1996 · 1 season |
| Matt Stark | DH | 1990 · 1 season | 1987 · 1 season |
Regular season, under every name each club has played as. A season split by a trade counts for both clubs where the game logs reach it (NBA from 1993-94, NFL 1994, NHL 1996, MLB 2001). Longest stay with the two first.
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