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Vladdy's 2027 Bounce Back
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. aims to regain his 2021 power with offseason adjustments.
In brief
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. aims to regain his 2021 power with offseason adjustments. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will return to his 2021 form after offseason adjustments to his swing mechanics and vision. Originally reported by Mlb.
The Vladdy Shuffle
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has a unique home run dance move called the Vladdy shuffle.
2026 Offensive Struggles
Guerrero finished 2026 with a .260/.332/.356 slash line and nine home runs in 609 plate appearances.
2026 Season Impact
The Blue Jays' last-place finish in the American League East followed Guerrero's poor 2026 performance.
Offseason Focus
Guerrero's $500 million contract and the Blue Jays' need for a rebound drive offseason adjustments.
Swing Mechanics Issue
Guerrero's forward move delayed his barrel from snapping in place, causing ground balls.
Joey Votto's Insight
Joey Votto noted Guerrero's swing efficiency was key to increasing home runs.
General Manager's View
Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins said Guerrero's rhythm loss impacted his confidence and adjustments.
Laser Eye Surgery
Guerrero underwent laser eye surgery at the Laser Eye Center of Miami to improve vision.
Barrel Rate Decline
Guerrero's barrel rate dropped from 12.2% in 2025 to 6.9% in 2026.
Strikeout Rate
Guerrero's strikeout rate dropped to 13.3% in 2026, his lowest career rate.
Bat Speed
Guerrero's bat speed of 76.3 mph ranked in the 92nd percentile among qualified batters.
2027 Bounce Back
Guerrero aims to return to his 2021 form with improved swing mechanics and vision.
What matters most
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will return to his 2021 form after offseason adjustments to his swing mechanics and vision.
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