Toronto – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally delivered a home run for the Toronto Blue Jays in front of their home fans on Sunday, Sept. 13. The solo blast came in the fifth inning off Baltimore Orioles left‑hander Trevor Rogers, traveling about 350 feet and just clearing the left‑field corner wall.
Performance and context
Guerrero went 4‑for‑5 at the plate, raising his batting average to .265. He now has nine homers and 56 RBIs in 135 games this season, a sharp drop from his career average of 31.8 homers over the past five seasons.
The home run marked his first in Toronto this year, the first of the season in front of the home crowd. The last time he rounded the bases at the Rogers Centre was during his Game 6 home run in the American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners on Oct. 19, 2025.
Career highlights
Guerrero, 27, was a six‑time All‑Star and hit eight homers in the 2025 postseason, including three at home and two in the World Series, which the Blue Jays lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games.
He is now in the first year of a 14‑year, $500 million contract with Toronto, a deal that carries high expectations after the team’s recent World Series appearance.
Fan reaction and player response
While some fans expressed frustration over his reduced power output, Guerrero thanked supporters and recalled advice from his Hall of Fame father, Vladimir Guerrero Sr.: “The fans never boo a bad player.” He said he appreciates the crowd’s support despite the criticism.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
