The son of Baseball Hall of Famer, Vladimir Guerrero, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., was an expected superstar based on his pedigree and skill. He did not disappoint.
Guerrero was signed as an amateur Free Agent with Toronto in 2015 and was called up four years later in the 2019 Season. The dynamic First Baseman was sixth in Rookie of the Year voting and belted 15 Home Runs. Guerrero was solid in the COVID-shortened 2020 season, but his 2021 campaign was MVP-worthy had there not been Shohei Ohtani. Guerrero won the Hank Aaron Award, went to his first All-Star Game, captured the Silver Slugger, and led the AL in Runs (123), Home Runs (48), OBP (.401), Slugging (.601), and OPS (1.002).
The First Baseman was not as potent with his bat in 2022 (32 HR, .818 OPS), but he shored up his defense and won the Gold Glove. In 2023, was also a disappointent with an OPS of less than .800, and 26 Home Rune, but after a slow atart in 2024, he exoloded with a sixth-place MVP finish, a fourth All-Star, and 30 Home Runs
Vladdy is entering his contract year in 2025, but if he stat=ys, this a top-five franchise player.
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