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José Bautista, nicknamed “Joey Bats,” is a Dominican-born former MLB slugger who played 15 seasons, primarily with the Toronto Blue Jays. From 2010‑15 he hit more home runs than any other player; he became the 26th member of the 50‑home‑run club in 2010 and earned six All-Star selections.
In September he partnered with Toronto’s SickKids Foundation to launch the Bautista Impact Fund, a donor‑advised fund that will provide unrestricted support to the hospital’s highest‑priority needs and fuel pediatric research and care. Bautista said that as a father of four he feels deeply connected to SickKids’ mission and hopes the fund will help build a healthier future.
