Blue Jays’ Former MVP Sends Message to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Summary
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s hitting performance this season with the Toronto Blue Jays has dropped compared to last year, especially in home runs. Former Blue Jays MVP Josh Donaldson advised him to focus on hitting more home runs by adjusting how he aims his hits.Key Facts
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has a lower batting performance this season, with few home runs.
- He has only hit three home runs in 68 games this season, much less than last postseason.
- Guerrero’s ability to hit the ball hard ("barrel rate") has decreased by about half compared to last year.
- Guerrero’s line-drive hits have dropped, while ground-ball hits have increased.
- Josh Donaldson, the Blue Jays’ 2015 MVP, suggested Guerrero should try to hit balls higher and aim for more home runs.
- Donaldson thinks Guerrero doesn’t need to swing harder but should focus on hitting the ball to the upper parts of the stadium.
- Guerrero has hit 186 home runs before turning 28 years old.
- The advice comes from Donaldson’s experience as a power hitter in the MLB.
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