By being named an All-Star Game starter this year, Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has paired with his dad to make some awesome All-Star Game history.
The Toronto Blue Jays held on to beat the Seattle Mariners 5-4 on Saturday afternoon at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.
First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was a big part of the win, getting two RBI courtesy of a single to left and a sac fly to right. He was 2-for-4 for the day. He now has 52 RBI for the year while hitting .295 with 13 homers. As a result of his performance, and his popularity, Guerrero Jr. was voted as a starter for the upcoming All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas.
That selection, coupled with the Hall of Fame resume of his father, has put Guerrero Jr. in some unique baseball history.Vladimir Guerrero Sr. + Jr. are the second father-son duo to each be All-Stars at least 4 times, joining Gus + Buddy BellVladimir Guerrero Sr. + Jr. are the second father-son duo to each be All-Stars at least 4 times, joining Gus + Buddy BellThat's impressive stuff, and since Guerrero Jr. is only 25 years old, it's likely to be broken in the future. Guerrero Jr.
As for his father, Guerrero Sr. was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018. He was a nine-time All-Star who played for the Montreal Expos, Los Angeles Angels, Baltimore Orioles, and Texas Rangers. He was a .318 career hitter who popped 449 home runs.Brady Farkas is a baseball writer for Fastball on Sports Illustrated/FanNation and the host of 'The Payoff Pitch' podcast which can be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Videos on baseball also posted to YouTube.
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