Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gets outstanding rankling among the top first baseman in the MLB
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Victor William
Feb 2, 2026 (12:22)
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. isn’t just back to being elite; he has officially reclaimed his throne as the king of first basemen.
The baseball world has finally woken up.
For a while, people whispered that he had lost his power stroke.
They looked at the regular season numbers and doubted.
But Just Baseball just dropped their 2026 rankings, and the verdict is clear.
Guerrero is sitting right at the top of the mountain.
It validates everything we screamed at our televisions last October.
Just look at the respect being put on his name:
This ranking isn't about what he did in April; it is about what he did when the lights were brightest.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Signed as International Free Agent, 2015 by Toronto) posted a solid .292 average last season.
But the 23 home runs?
That number is a lie.
It doesn't tell you about the absolute rampage he went on in the playoffs.
The postseason proved he has no equal
We all saw it—the man was possessed.
In 18 playoff games, he slashed a ridiculous .397 with 8 home runs.
That is not a hot streak; that is a statement.
He carried the lineup deep into October and looked like the best player on the planet.
Now, with the contract drama behind him, he enters 2026 with a clear head.
He doesn't need to press for a paycheck.
He just needs to lead.
Seeing him ranked #1 confirms what every fan in the Rogers Centre already knew.
The league is terrified of what he is about to do.
This isn't a redemption story anymore; it is a coronation.
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