TORONTO — After a full summer of showing he can handle major-league pitching at an above-average level, there’s no questioning whether or not Spencer Horwitz fits into the future plan.

But how he fits is a different story altogether.

One label Horwitz is trying to shake is that of left-handed platoon bat.

Call it a work in progress.

While Horwitz, himself, is confident, the numbers tell a story.

The 26-year-old has crushed righties to the tune of a .291/.385/.513 slash line with all 12 of his home runs coming against them.

On the other hand, in just 71 trips to the plate against lefties, Horwitz holds a .533 OPS, a trend that’s continued from his minor-league journey.

Horwitz, who provides one of the more engaging and thoughtful interviews inside what’s become a very young Blue Jays clubhouse these days, is aware of the numbers, as well as his future role if he can’t do more damage against same-side pitching.

“I don’t want to be known as a platoon bat,” Horwitz stated plainly. “But so far that’s what I’ve shown. I’ve gotta be better or that will be my reality. I think it’s just more work that’ll bring success.

“I know my numbers, righties versus lefties, are different,” he added. “But I still think I’m a quality at-bat against lefties. I know when I do play against lefties, I typically drop in the........

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