Why this Blue Jay may be the dark horse postseason MVP
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Why this Blue Jay may be the dark horse postseason MVP
"Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s postseason outburst has been the talk of Toronto. The attention towards him is more than just well deserved, as he's hitting .455 and just broke Jose Bautista's record for most home runs in a postseason (franchise history) with five. He's the $500 million man and he's preforming like it, why wouldn't he be on the front page?"
"So far this postseason (Going into Game 5), the 29-year-old is hitting .452, just a few ticks below Vladdy, with a .455 OBP, a 1.068 OPS and a homer, all while driving in six runs. That mark places him third in average and second in hits. In addition, it places him in second place for batting average in postseason Blue Jays history, only behind once again, Vladdy Jr."
"Clement took massive advantage of his increase in playing time this year, which has resulted in the production we are seeing now. He's seen himself in 157 games, a solid increase from his 139 in 2024. Despite a relitively large role throughout the 2024 season, he entered this 2025 as a utility player, as he's shown his ability to fill in at any infield position, even first base when needed."
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is leading Toronto with a .455 postseason average and a franchise-record five postseason home runs, matching elite expectations for his contract. Ernie Clement, designated for assignment three years earlier, is hitting .452 with a .455 OBP, a 1.068 OPS, one homer and six RBIs through Game 5, ranking third in average and second in hits this postseason. Clement increased his playing time in 2025 to 157 games after 139 in 2024, transitioned into a utility role capable of playing multiple infield positions and first base, and improved on nearly every hitting metric, emerging as a key contributor.
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