"He doesn't have to hit a towering home run every single night. He doesn't have to make highlight real grabs at first base every inning, although he made a huge one in the tenth inning against Houston on Tuesday evening. Heck, he doesn't even have to be the guy that drives in the tying, go-ahead, or winning runs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. just has to do what has made him so dangerous all season - have quality at-bats and keep the lineup moving."
"When he is on, he makes everyone else better. Whether it's hitting 110 mph rockets to the opposite field, working 6-7-8 pitch walks, or bursting down the first base line to make "routine plays" anything-but that for the defence, when Guerrero gets on-base he ignites the rest of the offence. That was evident this past weekend during the series against the Yankees. On Friday, Guerrero went 4-5 with a home run and three runs scored in the Blue Jays 7-1 win over New York."
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. does not need to deliver spectacular plays every inning or drive in every key run; consistent quality at-bats and on-base presence are most valuable. His combination of power, patience, and occasional defensive effort keeps the lineup moving and elevates teammates. Recent performances included a standout game against the Yankees and a notable tenth-inning defensive play against Houston. With Bo Bichette injured, Guerrero's role in the lineup grows more prominent and he must continue to make pitchers work. Through mid-August he slashed .300/.398/.500 with 21 home runs, 68 RBIs, 71 walks and 76 strikeouts.
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