Why Albert Pujols is amazed by Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s 2026 season

The Toronto Blue Jays continue to draw attention across baseball, fueled by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s impressive performance so far in the 2026 MLB season.

Guerrero Jr. has anchored the offense with remarkable consistency, hitting .360 while driving the ball to all fields. Over his last 19 games, he has posted a .423 average with a 1.044 OPS, along with eight extra-base hits, 11 RBIs, and 15 runs scored. The numbers reflect a hitter performing at an elite level and carrying the lineup through stretches of inconsistency. That level of production has boosted his individual profile and provided much-needed stability for a lineup still working to find consistency across different situations and opposing pitching styles.

This surge marks a notable turnaround. Guerrero Jr. opened April with limited power despite making solid contact, but he quickly found his rhythm, delivering timely hits and building momentum. His resurgence has helped stabilize a lineup searching for consistency during an uneven start to the year.

Headed into Thursday’s MLB action, the Blue Jays hold a 14–16 record and sit fourth in the American League East, 5.5 games behind the New York Yankees. However, Toronto has shown clear improvement, winning its last three series in a row over the Los Angeles Angels, Cleveland Guardians, and Boston Red Sox, signaling a meaningful turnaround after a difficult start to the season.

MLB Network spotlighted Guerrero Jr.’s surge during a recent broadcast, sharing comments from legendary slugger Albert Pujols on X, formerly Twitter, as the Hall of Famer praised his approach and production.

“I love what he’s doing. I love that he’s hitting .360 and driving the ball all over the place…”

"I love what he's doing. I love that he's hitting .360 and driving the ball all over the place…"

– @PujolsFive on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #MLBTonight | @BlueJays pic.twitter.com/OvHwfZMxM1

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) April 30, 2026

Pujols emphasized how rare that level of hitting is in today’s game, adding credibility given his decorated career. He also noted Guerrero Jr.’s ability to drive the ball to all fields while drawing from his firsthand perspective after managing him during the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

As Toronto looks to climb the standings, Guerrero Jr.’s performance remains central to the team’s outlook, with his production continuing to elevate expectations across the organization and the league, especially as postseason aspirations begin to take shape.

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