Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 2" / 245 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 3/16/1999 (25)
- Experience
- 5
- College
- None
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. accounted for all of the team's offense in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the visiting Seattle Mariners, crushing his third home run of the season. Guerrero tied the game at one run apiece with a towering 465-foot shot off Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert during the seventh inning. It doesn't look like Guerrero is going to recapture his 2021 Silver Slugger form, but he remains one of the most dependable assets one can find in fantasy baseball. While the 25-year-old three-time All-Star had a great spring, he's off to a sluggish start while hitting .200 (10-for-50) with a .742 OPS, three long balls, and five RBI across his first 13 regular-season outings. Guerrero looks to tee off on a Colorado Rockies pitching staff that ranks dead last in ERA (6.57), WHIP (1.78), and batting average against (.297) during a three-game weekend set starting on Friday.
Outfielder George Springer will retain his leadoff spot in the Toronto Blue Jays' batting order to open the 2024 regular season, but the team is leaning toward having first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit second, followed by shortstop Bo Bichette. "I really like the way (Guerrero) is swinging the bat," manager John Schneider said. "I think having him in between George and Bo is a good thing." Guerrero often hit third in 2023, a spot that will now be occupied by mostly Justin Turner. The 25-year-old slugger hit in the three-hole for 110 games in 2023, while batting second only twice. It's a move that probably won't have a drastic affect on Vlad Jr.'s overall numbers, although it could allow him to get more at-bats in the long run.
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is back in mid-season form as he stepped to the plate for Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers. The young slugger went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI in the loss. In his nine spring games, Guerrero is 10-for-24 with two home runs and eight RBI. The 24-year-old has been dealing with a knee and finger injury early in camp. However, Guerrero looks healthy now and continues to mash the baseball heading into Opening Day.
Batting Order
1 | George Springer |
2 | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. |
3 | Bo Bichette |
4 | Justin Turner |
5 | Danny Jansen |
6 | Davis Schneider |
7 | Daulton Varsho |
8 | Isiah Kiner-Falefa |
9 | Ernie Clement |
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | George Springer |
2 | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. |
3 | Bo Bichette |
4 | Justin Turner |
5 | Danny Jansen |
6 | Davis Schneider |
7 | Daulton Varsho |
8 | Isiah Kiner-Falefa |
9 | Ernie Clement |
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. faced a challenging season, marked by his lowest wRC+ since 2020 and a notable dip in home runs to 26 from the previous two years. Guerrero's slash line of .264/.345/.444 approached career lows, suggesting a year below his usual standards. Despite the on-field struggles, his peripheral stats indicate potential bad luck throughout the season. Guerrero ranked in the top six percent for expected weighted on-base average and the top four percent for expected batting average, emphasizing the disparity between his outcomes and the quality of his contact. Impressively, he also landed in the top 10 percentile for average exit velocity and hard-hit percentage, showcasing consistent elite contact. However, his aggressive, early-count swing approach, while reducing strikeouts, sometimes resulted in suboptimal pitch selection. Currently boasting an ADP of around 24, our rankings suggest this may be too high following his challenging season. Guerrero needs to rediscover his prior form to justify this draft position, introducing an element of risk at the current ADP.