"From his manerisms on the field to his bat flip in the postseason, Guerrero takes home the award after inking the largest contract in franchise history at 14 years and $500 million earlier this season. Every time he stepped on the field, he was providing energy, and the MLB commented on the award for Guerrero that he "shined both on and off the field this season"."
"Producing a 4.6 bWAR, Guerrero finished the regular season with a .292/.381/.467 slash line and a .848 OPS. The Jays' first baseman also racked up a 133 OPS+ while finishing the campaign with a .313 BABIP and an 11.9% walk rate to go with his 34 doubles, 23 home runs, and 84 RBIs. In the postseason, Guerrero kicked things up a notch, collecting 29 hits (.397) while also adding five home runs, 15 RBIs, and 14 walks en route to a 1.289 OPS."
"Guerrero finished in the 100th percentile for xBA (.306) and finished above the 90th percentile in numerous categories - hard-hit% (50.7), chase% (21.4), K% (13.8), xSLG (.497), xwOBA (.384), and in bat speed (76.7 MPH) - while also ranking in the 97th percentile in batting run value (+38). On the field, Guerrero found himself in the Gold Glove conversation again, producing a +8 DRS while making just nine errors on the year, good for a .994 fielding percentage."
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. received the inaugural Entertainer of the Year Award presented by MGM Rewards, with his godfather Pedro Martinez accepting on his behalf. Guerrero was honored alongside Athletics outfielder Denzel Clarke, who earned the first Capital One Premier Play. Guerrero signed a 14-year, $500 million contract and delivered energetic on-field moments, including a postseason bat flip and celebratory chants. He produced a 4.6 bWAR, a .292/.381/.467 slash line, .848 OPS, 133 OPS+, 34 doubles, 23 home runs, and 84 RBIs. In the postseason he hit .397 with five homers and a 1.289 OPS. Guerrero ranked in elite percentiles across key metrics, posted +8 DRS with a .994 fielding percentage, and earned All-MLB First Team honors.
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