Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) waives to fans between inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on Aug 22. Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Passes Hall of Famer on Historic List as Toronto Blue Jays Win Again

Originally posted on Fastball on SI | By Brady Farkas | Last updated Aug 26, 2025 2:15 PM ET

The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 10-4 on Monday night at Rogers Centre, moving to 77-55 on the campaign.

They are now just 0.5 games back of the Detroit Tigers for the No. 1 seed in the looming American League playoffs. After finishing last in the American League East last season, the Jays' turnaround is among the best stories in baseball this year.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 1-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs, and he also moved up an interesting list in American League history, according to @StatsCentre:

(Related) Most multi-RBI games - (Primary) 1st baseman in the AL prior to age 27:
249- Foxx
204- Trosky
180- Gehrig
164- Hank Greenberg
144- Boog Powell
141- Guerrero Jr. (Via 2 in tonight's win vs MIN)
140- Harmon Killebrew
140- Eddie Murray
129- Don Mattingly
129- Frank Thomas

(Related) Most multi-RBI games - (Primary) 1st baseman in the AL prior to age 27:
249- Foxx
204- Trosky
180- Gehrig
164- Hank Greenberg
144- Boog Powell
141- Guerrero Jr. (Via 2 in tonight's win vs MIN)
140- Harmon Killebrew
140- Eddie Murray
129- Don Mattingly
129- Frank Thomas https://t.co/ouzW16tHC4
— StatsCentre (@StatsCentre) August 26, 2025

Vlad's season

Signed to a $500 million extension earlier this year, Guerrero continues to be one of the most productive hitters in the American League. Though he's only hit 21 homers, he's got a .297 batting average and a .395 on-base percentage. He's carrying an .890 OPS and pairs with George Springer, Alejandro Kirk and Bo Bichette to make one of the most potent lineups in the American League.

Toronto looks like a real contender to win its first World Series title since 1993.

Vlad's career

He won't turn 27 until March of 2026, and Guerrero is already a five-time All-Star, a two-time Silver Slugger, a Home Run Derby champion and a Gold Glover.

A career .289 hitter, he has 181 home runs, including a league-best 48 in 2021. He also has two seasons of more than 100 RBIs and six seasons of double-digit home runs.

Passing Killebrew

A 22-year veteran of the Washington Senators, Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals, Killebrew hit 573 home runs and drove in 1,584 runs. A 13-time All-Star, he also won an MVP Award and was indcuted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984.

He led the American League in home runs six times.

The Blue Jays and Twins will play again on Tuesday at 7:07 p.m. ET.

This article first appeared on Fastball on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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