At just 26 years old, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has become the player everyone in Canada is talking about. Since signing with the Blue Jays in 2015 and debuting in 2019, Guerrero Jr. has delivered a stunning postseason performance, driving Toronto to its first World Series appearance in 32 years.
This October, Guerrero Jr. has been virtually unstoppable: hitting .442 with 12 RBIs and six home runs, tying José Bautista and Joe Carter for the most homers in Blue Jays postseason history. His heroics earned him the ALCS MVP after Toronto edged the Seattle Mariners in a seven-game classic.
A Legacy Inherited and Continued
Baseball runs in his blood. Guerrero Jr.’s father, Vladimir Guerrero Sr., was the 2004 AL MVP and a nine-time All-Star who played 16 years in MLB. From childhood, Guerrero Jr. emulated his father’s every move on the field — from his batting stance to pregame rituals.
Today, the roles are reversed. Guerrero Sr. cheers as his son adds to the family legacy, posting on Instagram after the ALCS:
“I’ve seen every sacrifice, every workout, every tear. Watching him become the ALCS MVP is the reward for all of it. You’re great son!”
Despite Sr.’s illustrious career, he never won a World Series, making his son’s opportunity in Toronto even more significant.
A Dream Within Reach
For Guerrero Jr., the ultimate goal is clear: win a World Series and give the ring to his dad. With Toronto’s berth in the Fall Classic against the Los Angeles Dodgers secured, that dream is now within striking distance.
“It means a lot,” Guerrero Jr. told CNN Sports. “I was not even born when the Blue Jays were in the World Series, but to me, it’s like bringing it back and trying to win it all. Everybody here is going to be 100% to trying to win it all.”
Toronto’s Heartbeat
Blue Jays fans across Canada have thrown their full support behind Guerrero Jr., and he feels it every time he steps on the field.
“They are the best fans ever,” he said. “They always bring the energy. It doesn’t matter if we’re losing by a lot, they cheer for you. That’s why they’re the best ever.”
With Guerrero Jr. at the heart of Toronto’s lineup, the Blue Jays are poised to chase glory, carrying a family legacy and a city’s hopes into the World Series.
Key Stat: Guerrero Jr. is now tied with Bautista and Carter for most home runs in Blue Jays postseason history, with six homers in the 2025 playoffs.
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