Vladimir Guerrero Jr. knows ‘Christ is everything’ amid strong season, trade rumors

First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been a brilliant spot in what has become a disappointing season for a Toronto Blue Jays crew aiming to succeed in the playoffs for a 3rd yr in a row. He’s hitting .293 with 17 dwelling runs and leads the Blue Jays in quite a lot of classes, together with runs (50), hits (113), RBIs (60) and slugging share (.479) by means of Tuesday’s video games.

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Guerrero was voted an All-Star for the fourth consecutive season and began at first base for the victorious American League crew. In Toronto’s first collection after the All-Star break, he picked up the place he had left off, hitting a home run in losses to the Detroit Tigers on Friday and Saturday.

One other day, ANOTHER #PLAKATA 💥 pic.twitter.com/rvV3T55hXG

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 20, 2024

Guerrero went deep again in a 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, his fourth dwelling run in 5 video games.

FOUR homers in 5 video games 💥 #PLAKATA pic.twitter.com/PSj0EF6Mgn

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 24, 2024

He’s on tempo to hit not less than 25 dwelling runs and drive in additional than 90 runs for a fourth consecutive season. He’s one among 9 gamers with not less than 110 hits, 15 dwelling runs and 60 RBIs this season.

The Blue Jays’ 45-55 report and Guerrero’s manufacturing has led to hypothesis that he might be dealt to a different crew earlier than Tuesday’s commerce deadline. Toronto should resolve whether or not to maintain its core — led by Guerrero and shortstop Bo Bichette — collectively or make a significant commerce and retool the roster for subsequent season.

Within the midst of the uncertainty surrounding his future, Guerrero will maintain counting on his relationship with God and put the whole lot within the Lord’s palms.

“For me, Christ is the whole lot,” he said in an interview with CBN Sports throughout All-Star media availability. “I learn the Bible earlier than each sport, once I get up. I pray and skim the Bible earlier than mattress.”

The 25-year-old has recurrently praised God throughout his profession. In 2021, he grew to become the youngest All-Star Game MVP in MLB history and gave because of the Lord in his postgame press convention.

“Desires come true,” he said. “Since I used to be a child I’ve all the time been occupied with this second. I’ve labored all my life, very laborious, and thank God it’s taking place now.”

According to an ESPN.com story published in 2021, each time he steps to the plate, Guerrero writes “DIOS” within the dust, which is the Spanish phrase for “God.” He usually references his religion and Bible verses on social media as properly; his bios on X and Instagram have Psalm 121 listed in them. The passage begins with two well-known verses: “I elevate up my eyes to the mountains — the place does my assist come from? My assist comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

Most lately, Guerrero thanked God in a social media post celebrating one other All-Star Sport expertise.

“Making a dream come true is all we have been taught to do,” he wrote. “Thanks GOD and EVERYONE for supporting Me, My Household, and My Profession!”

The Blue Jays face the Rays on Wednesday evening of their second of six straight video games at dwelling. First pitch is at 7:07 p.m. ET.

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