The first player in @MLB HISTORY to hit more than 10 homers and more than 10 doubles through his first 25 games played after the All-Star Game:

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 💥🤫 pic.twitter.com/LfT9ljtLvJ

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) August 16, 2024

Since the All-Star Break Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is hitting .457/.523/.957.

We are watching the best stretch of his career by a significant margin. pic.twitter.com/d9PspG2rpQ

— Nick Ashbourne (@NickAshbourne) August 15, 2024

As we enter the final stretch of the 2024 MLB season, one player is making a strong case for the history books. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays is putting together a second-half performance that’s not just turning heads—it’s rewriting the record books.

The Numbers Don’t Lie

Since the All-Star break, Guerrero has been on an absolute tear. His slash line of .349/.445/.689 is nothing short of extraordinary. But it’s not just the batting average and on-base percentage that are impressive; Guerrero’s power numbers are off the charts.Home Run Surge: Guerrero has launched 11 home runs in just 25 games since the break, putting him on pace to challenge some of the most prolific second-half power surges in MLB history.RBI Machine: With 28 RBIs in the second half, Guerrero is driving in runs at a rate that hasn’t been seen since the steroid era.

Historical Context

To put Guerrero’s performance in perspective, let’s compare it to some of the greatest second-half performances in MLB history:

While Guerrero’s numbers don’t quite reach the stratospheric levels of Bonds’ 2001 season, they’re firmly in the conversation with some of the all-time greats.

Advanced Metrics

It’s not just the traditional stats that are impressive. Guerrero’s advanced metrics are equally eye-popping:

• wOBA: .464 (1st in MLB since All-Star break)
• xwOBA: .474 (1st in MLB since All-Star break)
• Barrel %: 14.3% (Top 5 in MLB)

These numbers suggest that Guerrero’s performance is not just a fluke of good luck, but a result of consistently excellent contact and approach at the plate.

Impact on the Blue Jays

Guerrero’s torrid second half has been a key factor in the Blue Jays’ push for a playoff spot. His clutch hitting, including a memorable two-run homer against the Astros on May 23rd, has been instrumental in several crucial victories.As the season winds down, all eyes will be on Guerrero to see if he can maintain this historic pace. If he does, we may be witnessing one of the greatest second-half performances in MLB history, cementing Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s place among the game’s elite hitters.