Ryan Goins

2.2.1. 2013-2014 Seasons

On August 22, 2013, Goins was called up to the major leagues by the Blue Jays after Maicer Izturis was placed on the 15-day disabled list. He made his MLB debut the following day, August 23, against the Houston Astros, starting at second base in the ninth spot in the batting order. In his debut, Goins went 2-for-4 with a double, and also shifted from second base to shortstop during the game. On August 25, he recorded his first career RBI by hitting a groundout in the ninth inning. Goins tied a Blue Jays franchise record on August 31, 2013, by recording a hit in his eighth consecutive game to start his major league career, matching a streak set by Jesse Barfield in 1981. His hit streak concluded on September 1 against the Kansas City Royals, as he went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. On September 18, he hit his first major league home run off David Huff of the New York Yankees. He finished the 2013 season with a .252 batting average, 2 home runs, and 8 RBIs in 34 games.

Goins participated in 2014 spring training and was named the Blue Jays' starting second baseman on March 24, despite a spring batting average of .176. He was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on April 28. On July 22, Goins was recalled from Buffalo. He achieved career-highs in both hits and RBIs on July 28, recording four of each in a 14-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox. He was optioned down again before being called up on September 1. In 67 games for the Blue Jays in 2014, Goins batted .188 with 1 home run and 15 RBI.

2.2.2. 2015-2017 Seasons

Goins did not make the Blue Jays' 2015 Opening Day roster. However, he was recalled from Buffalo on April 16. On April 28, he became the starting shortstop after José Reyes was placed on the disabled list with a cracked rib. When Reyes returned on May 25, Goins remained with the team as a versatile utility infielder. On July 26, he transitioned to the starting second baseman role due to an injury to Devon Travis. Around this time, Blue Jays' hitting coach Brook Jacoby modified Goins' batting stance, having him lower the bat and rest it on his shoulder before swinging. This adjustment quickly paid off, as Goins had his most productive month in August, batting .314 with two home run, 16 walks, and an .885 on-base plus slugging (OPS). On September 1, Goins hit a two-run walk-off home run in the 10th inning, securing a 5-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians. He recorded the first five-hit game by a shortstop in Blue Jays franchise history on September 30, during a 15-2 division-clinching win against the Baltimore Orioles. In the 2015 regular season, Goins played a career-high 128 games, batting .250 with five home runs and 45 RBI. He appeared in all five games of the 2015 American League Division Series, but was hitless in 17 at-bats. In Game 3 of the 2015 American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals, Goins hit his first postseason home run, driving in three runs and scoring twice, contributing to Toronto's 11-8 win.

Goins started the 2016 season as the team's primary second baseman while Devon Travis recovered from shoulder surgery. On July 1, 2016, Goins made his professional pitching debut, pitching in the 18th inning of an 19-inning marathon game against the Cleveland Indians. The following day, he was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to forearm tightness. He was activated on August 1 and then optioned to Buffalo on August 2, only to be recalled from Triple-A on August 19. He finished the 2016 regular season with a .186 batting average, three home runs, and 12 RBI. Goins was part of the 2016 American League Wild Card Game roster but did not play. He was not on the 2016 American League Division Series roster. However, due to a knee injury to Devon Travis during the Division Series, Goins was added to the 2016 American League Championship Series roster. In that series, where the Blue Jays lost to the Cleveland Indians, Goins batted .200 with an OBP of .333, recording one hit and one walk in five at-bats over six plate appearances.

On May 24, 2017, Goins hit the first grand slam of his career off Oliver Drake of the Milwaukee Brewers, contributing to an 8-4 Blue Jays win. In 2017, he led MLB with 10 bases-loaded hits. On December 1, 2017, Goins was non-tendered by the Blue Jays, becoming a free agent.

2.5.1. First Stint (2019)

On December 10, 2018, Goins signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox that included an invitation to spring training. He was sent to minor league camp on March 26, 2019, to play for the Triple-A Charlotte Knights. Goins was called up to the major leagues on July 17 and made his White Sox debut on the same day. In his first game with the club, he recorded two hits, including a two-run home run. On October 28, the White Sox outrighted Goins off their roster, and he elected free agency on October 31.

2.5.2. Second Stint (2020)

On July 23, 2020, Goins signed another minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. His contract was purchased four days later, on July 27, and he was called up to the major leagues. However, on August 31, Goins was again designated for assignment by the White Sox. He elected free agency on September 28.

3.1.1. Los Angeles Angels (2024-present)

On November 8, 2023, it was reported that Goins would begin his coaching career as an infield coach for the Los Angeles Angels. He serves under the newly hired manager, Ron Washington, for the 2024 season and onwards.