Top 1: Alex Gordon stuck out swinging against Brandon Morrow

Top 2: Gordon struck out swinging against Morrow

Top 4: Gordon struck out swinging against Morrow

Top 6: Gordon singled to left against Will Ledezma

Top 8: Gordon called out on strikes against Joel Carreno

Final Line: 1-for-5, 4 K

Notes: Gordon’s golden sombrero on Tuesday night was his second of the season, both of which have featured a hit in addition the to four punchouts.  He accounted for three of Morrow’s five strikeouts in the game.  If not for the single in the sixth inning, Gordon would have contended for this year’s first platinum sombrero.

Total 2011 Sombreros: 95

This season, Friday has become a day dedicated to the debut of some of baseball’s finest prospects. On June 10 we celebrated Mike Moustakas Day; on June 17 it was Dustin Ackley Day; on July 8 it was Mike Trout; and on July 22 we celebrated Jason Kipnis Day.

Today we celebrate the arrival of the Toronto Blue Jays’ top prospect, Brett Lawrie.  He would have debuted weeks ago if not for a set back due to a broken wrist.  Nevertheless, Lawrie has done everything and more this season at Triple-A Las Vegas in the Pacific Coast League.  In 329 plate appearances, Lawrie has slashed .353/.415/.661 with 24 doubles, 6 triples, 18 home runs and 61 RBI.  His plate discipline, which was the major concern surrounding Lawrie headed into the season, has drastically improved: 53 strikeouts and 26 walks.

Lawrie will play third base for the remaining seven weeks for the Blue Jays and should make an immediate impact.

So…happy Brett Lawrie Day, everybody.

Top 3: J.P. Arencibia struck out swinging against David Price

Top 5: Arencibia struck out swinging against Price

Top 7: Arencibia struck out swinging against Juan Cruz

Top 9: Arencibia struck out swinging against Brandon Gomes

Final Line: 0-for-4, 4 K

Notes: Arencibia’s golden sombrero against David Price and the Rays on Tuesday night was his second of the season.  Now hitting ninth in the Blue Jays’ batting order, the rookie has shown pretty impressive pop (17 HR, .232 ISO).  However, he has also shown a propensity to strike out (93 K, 28.7 K%), which explains the .219 batting average.

Total 2011 Sombreros: 83

Top 1: J.J. Hardy struck out swinging against Ricky Romero

Top 3: Hardy called out on strikes against Romero

Top 5: Hardy struck out swinging against Romero

Top 8: Hardy struck out swinging against Romero

Final Line: 0-for-4, 4 K

Notes: Hardy’s golden sombrero came a night after hitting a pair of home runs.  He is also the first player to notch a sombrero against the same pitcher.

Total 2011 Sombreros: 81

Bottom 1: Travis Snider struck out swinging against Alfredo Simon

Bottom 3: Snider struck out swinging against Simon

Bottom 5: Snider struck out swinging against Simon

Bottom 7: Snider struck out swinging against Troy Patton

Final Line: 0-for-4, 4 K, 5 LOB

Notes: Snider’s golden sombrero on Wednesday was his second of the season, both of which having come in the last two weeks.  He was also the only Blue Jay starter not to record a hit.

Total 2011 Sombreros: 79