Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Had 7 Words After Blue Jays' Historic Win Over Tigers

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Gavin Groe | Last updated Jul 26, 2025 12:01 AM ET

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is in his seventh season with the Toronto Blue Jays, having made his MLB debut in 2019.

From the moment he stepped onto a big-league field, Guerrero Jr. showcased formidable offensive talent. However, it was in the 2021 season that he fully broke out as a superstar. That season, the 26-year-old slugger finished second in American League MVP voting while leading all of baseball with 48 home runs and 123 runs scored.

In April 2025, Guerrero Jr. secured his long-term future in Toronto by signing a 14-year, $500 million contract extension—the richest deal in Blue Jays history and the second-largest in MLB history.

He has justified that massive investment with sustained dominance, earning his fifth consecutive All-Star selection this year.

On Friday, the Blue Jays defeated the Detroit Tigers 6–2, thanks in large part to Guerrero Jr.’s contributions. He went 2-for-5, recording a pair of doubles, scoring twice, and driving in one run.

Asked afterward how it felt to be on a personal hot streak amid Toronto’s post–All-Star-break surge, Guerrero Jr. replied, “If the team is winning, I’m hot.”

I asked Vladimir Guerrero Jr. about his hot streak coming out of the break… and the face of the #BlueJays said:

“If the team is winning, I’m hot.”
— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) July 26, 2025

Friday’s victory marked Toronto’s third straight win and improved their record to 62–42, the best mark in the league. It is the first time the franchise has held the top overall record this late in the season since 1992.

The win also stretched the Blue Jays’ lead in the tightly contested AL East to 5.5 games after the New York Yankees fell to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Over his last seven games, Guerrero Jr. has been scorching hot, batting .483 (14-for-29) with a 1.255 OPS, including one home run and seven RBIs.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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