Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Toronto Blue Jays · 1B

Age 276' 0" · 245 lbsBats Right

#211 Current#18 Preseason#51 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

As a perennial All-Star and multiple-time All-MLB selection, Guerrero Jr. remains one of baseball's elite offensive engines heading into 2026. His track record of consistent power production and run-scoring ability—evidenced by his 23 home runs and 84 RBIs last season—makes him a cornerstone first baseman in fantasy lineups. Though his early 2026 numbers suggest a slow start at the plate with a .268 average across limited at-bats, his proven ability to deliver 20+ home runs, 80+ RBIs, and 90+ runs annually provides significant confidence in a bounce-back season. The primary risk lies in whether his early-season struggles persist, but his three consecutive All-MLB First Team selections and 2025 ALCS MVP honors underscore his capacity to perform at the highest level when healthy and fully engaged.

News Updates

Vladimir Guerrero recovers from laser eye surgery
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero underwent laser-eye surgery during the offseason. The procedure may improve his vision at the plate heading into 2027.
Oct 12, 2026
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Breaks Home Run Drought
Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally connected for his first home run of 2026 at home in Toronto. The long-awaited blast comes after an extended stretch without going deep at his home field, providing a positive sign for the Blue Jays and their playoff hopes.
Sep 14, 2026
Vladimir Guerrero delivers three-run homer in loss
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, a walk, and a stolen base in Saturday's 8-7 loss to San Diego. Despite the team loss, he provided offensive production with both power and speed.
Jul 12, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2019	Toronto Blue Jays	123	514	464	.272	15	69	52	0	91	.339	.433	.772
2020	Toronto Blue Jays	60	243	221	.262	9	33	34	1	38	.329	.462	.791
2021	Toronto Blue Jays	161	698	604	.311	48	111	123	4	110	.401	.601	1.002
2022	Toronto Blue Jays	160	706	638	.274	32	97	90	8	116	.339	.480	.819
2023	Toronto Blue Jays	156	682	602	.264	26	94	78	5	100	.345	.444	.789
2024	Toronto Blue Jays	159	697	616	.323	30	103	98	2	96	.396	.544	.940
2025	Toronto Blue Jays	156	680	589	.292	23	84	96	6	94	.381	.467	.848
2026	Toronto Blue Jays	144	609	542	.260	9	57	72	7	81	.332	.356	.688
Career	Totals	1119	4829	4276	.285	192	648	643	33	726	.361	.478	.839

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2016	Bluefield Blue Jays	62	276	236	.271	8	46	32	15	35	.359	.449	.808
2017	2 teams▼	119	527	437	.323	13	76	84	8	62	.425	.485	.910
2018	4 teams▼	95	408	357	.381	20	78	67	3	38	.437	.636	1.073
2019	2 teams▼	13	51	45	.333	3	9	9	1	4	.412	.578	.990
2026	Dunedin Blue Jays	1	3	1	1.000	0	1	1	0	0	1.000	2.000	3.000
Career	Totals	290	1265	1076	.332	44	210	193	27	139	.415	.533	.948

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
7	27	25	.240	0	1	1	0	4	.296	.280	.576

30 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
30	126	115	.252	2	11	12	0	16	.310	.357	.667

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg90.3 mph

Max EV116.3 mph

Launch Angle8.3°

Barrel %6.9%

K %13.3%

Hard Hit %44.3%

Sprint Speed26.4 ft/s

Bat Speed76.3 mph

Whiff %20.1%

Chase %30.6%

xBA0.280

xSLG0.400

xwOBA0.331

GB%48.6%

FB%19.3%

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Bat Speed — Average swing speed at the point of contact. Faster bat speed lets hitters wait longer on pitches and generates more raw power potential.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2019

Toronto Blue Jays

123

514

464

.272

.339

.433

.772

2020

Toronto Blue Jays

243

221

.262

.329

.462

.791

2021

Toronto Blue Jays

161

698

604

.311

111

123

110

.401

.601

1.002

2022

Toronto Blue Jays

160

706

638

.274

116

.339

.480

.819

2023

Toronto Blue Jays

156

682

602

.264

100

.345

.444

.789

2024

Toronto Blue Jays

159

697

616

.323

103

.396

.544

.940

2025

Toronto Blue Jays

156

680

589

.292

.381

.467

.848

2026

Toronto Blue Jays

144

609

542

.260

.332

.356

.688

Career

Totals

1119

4829

4276

.285

192

648

643

726

.361

.478

.839

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2016

Bluefield Blue Jays

276

236

.271

.359

.449

.808

2017

2 teams▼

119

527

437

.323

.425

.485

.910

2018

4 teams▼

408

357

.381

.437

.636

1.073

2019

2 teams▼

.333

.412

.578

.990

2026

Dunedin Blue Jays

1.000

2.000

3.000

Career

Totals

290

1265

1076

.332

210

193

139

.415

.533

.948

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

.240

.296

.280

.576

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

126

115

.252

.310

.357

.667