Vladimir Guerrero Jr. led Blue Jays to World Series, showed the world he was born ready
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. led the Toronto Blue Jays to the World Series and showed the world he was born ready.
After signing a 14-year/$500 million dollar extension in April, Vladdy took matters into his own hands in 2025.
Vlad Jr is coming off a strong 2025 where he had a .292 average, 23 home runs, 84 RBIs, and an .848 OPS.
In a recent interview with Julia Mastroianni, Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro gives his impression on Guerrero Jr and what he means to the team.
"My first impression of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was that he was clearly a different level of talent - it was a different sound off his bat. He's so young. In baseball age, he hasn't even reached the prime of his career, and yet he's always had to perform under this spotlight. He has had so many expectations heaped upon him because of his dad, because of his status as a prospect and the expectations of the franchise in the city and the country. But what we saw this season, and especially this post-season, was him embracing this role of leadership and the pressure of performing on the biggest stage. What he brings to the team has always been consistent, as far as his joy for playing the game and his love for his teammates. But this year, the ability to match that with his performance with the most at stake really was telling. In the most intense moments, he still shows the most carefree joy, and that has an impact on everyone around him: the team, the clubhouse, the organization and probably our fan base too. In what was arguably the most special baseball moment for this city and this country since 1993, he led this team on and off the field to provide lifelong memories for all Canadians." - Mark Shapiro President and CEO, Toronto Blue Jays
Following Guerrero's stellar regular season came one of the greatest postseason runs of all time
In the post-season, Guerrero Jr. led the Blue Jays to their first World Series appearance since 1993, earning the ALCS MVP award.
Guerrero hit the first grand slam in Blue Jays postseason history against the New York Yankees in game 2 of the ALDS.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has homered in all 3 games of this #ALDS! 🤯
Guerrero set a franchise record with eight postseason home runs surpassing Joe Carter and Jose Bautista.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s first career World Series homer put the Blue Jays ahead for good in Game 4 😤
Blue Jays fans, couldn't be any happier for it. From being the son of a hall-of-famer to potentially becoming one on his own, Guerrero Jr. has safely put himself among one of Toronto's most beloved.
He might've lost the World Series, but he definitely won the respect and admiration of Jays fans everywhere.
Guerrero Jr. will be making his first appearance at the World Baseball Classic as the Blue Jays slugger will take the field with the Dominican Republic.
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