Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) bats against the Chicago White Sox during the eight inning at Rate Field on July 9. Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Makes Toronto Blue Jays History with Latest Base Knocks

Originally posted on Fastball on SI | By Brady Farkas | Last updated Jul 12, 2025 9:03 AM ET

Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. made some team history on Friday night as the Jays beat the A's 7-6 in West Sacramento, Calif.

Per Foul Territory TV on social media:

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. becomes the youngest player in Blue Jays history to reach 1,000 career hits!

(Via: @BlueJays)

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. becomes the youngest player in Blue Jays history to reach 1,000 career hits!

(Via: @BlueJays)
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— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) July 12, 2025

He actually went 2-for-4 in the win, giving him 1,001 career hits. He's also hitting .279 with an .823 OPS. The Blue Jays have soared of late, moving to 55-39 and taking over first place in the American League East.

A seven-year veteran of the Blue Jays, Guerrero has been one of the best hitters in the big leagues since he arrived in 2019.

He's a .287 lifetime hitter with 172 home runs. He has 12 this season to go with 46 RBIs.

An All-Star again this season, he now has five All-Star appearances under his belt. Guerrero has also won a Gold Glove and two Silver Sluggers. He has two finishes in the Top-10 for American League MVP.

The Blue Jays will play the penultimate game before the All-Star break on Saturday night with first pitch coming at 10:05 p.m. ET.

Veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman will take the ball for Toronto, and he enters play with a 6-6 record and a 4.13 ERA. Jacob Lopez, who has pitched well for the A's, will toe the rubber. He brings in a 2-5 record, but a respectable 4.26 ERA.

The A's are 39-57, which is in last place in the American League West.

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

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