Toronto Blue Jays Vladimir Guerrero Jr has stepped up big time
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It was a slow start for Toronto Blue Jays Vladimir Guerrero junior at the beginning of this season and it appears that he is improving his offensive game since the signing of his new deal.
Since signing his 14-year $500 million contract, the 26-year-old first baseman managed to hit his first home run of the season against the Braves after going through a long home run drought that stretched into last year's final weeks.
Guerrero Jr hit the hardest ball of his career against Mariners
During their 3-1 win in the opening game against the Mariners, Guerrero junior reportedly hit the hardest thrown ball in his seven-year career with the Blue Jays as it was registered at 120.4 mph.
That Vladimir Guerrero Jr. groundout was measured at 120.4 m.p.h., the hardest hit ball of his MLB career.
Over his last seven games with 24 at bats, he has hit one home run and four RBI with an average of .333 an a OBP of .500 with a SLG of .542.
With his contract now settled, the Blue Jays hope that Guerrero junior's game will continue to improve quickly as the team continues to seek offence from various players not named George Springer.
Blue Jays hope to rebound against Astros after tough series with Mariners
after winning their first game against the Mariners, the Blue Jays dropped their next two with losses of 8-4 and 8-3.
Former Blue Jays Slugger Rowdy Tellez wreaked havoc on Blue Jays pitching as he hit a Grand Slam to win the ball game in Game 2 and hit another few home runs including the pitcher he was traded for in Bowden Francis.
The Blue Jays now will head out on the road for two series set against the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees where the Jays hope they can bounce back from a disappointing end to their home stand.
Game One against the Astros will be on Monday April 21st and game time will be 8:10 PM eastern.
Source: Daily Hive
Toronto Blue Jays slugger Guerrero just hit the hardest ball of his career
Toronto Blue Jays slugger Guerrero just hit the hardest ball of his career
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