Vladimir Guerrero Jr. isn't letting a difficult season change how he shows up every day.
Speaking to MLB.com, Guerrero offered a genuine glimpse into how he's approached a year that's fallen well short of his own standard.
"My mindset is always positive," Guerrero said. "I'm going out there and trying to do the best I can to help the team win, every day."
That's a real philosophy from a player hitting .259 with six home runs across 108 games this season, numbers well below what fans have come to expect from him.
Guerrero didn't stop at simply staying upbeat, though. He described a specific approach to finding value even when the bat isn't producing.
"If I'm not doing it with my bat, I'm doing it with my glove," Guerrero said. "I try to do something, all the time, to be better for my team. When you have that in your mind, something good can happen."
That's a real acknowledgment of a slump without using it as an excuse, choosing instead to focus on whatever part of his game is working on a given day.
Why this mindset matters during a season this difficult
Toronto sits at 53-60, last in the American League East, a season that's tested every player in that clubhouse in different ways.
Guerrero's comments echo a broader theme that's come up repeatedly from Blue Jays players this year, choosing to control effort and attitude rather than dwelling on results outside their control.
It's a bit like a student focusing on effort and preparation during a rough stretch of grades, trusting that consistency eventually shows up in the results.
Does staying this mentally consistent actually help a player break out of a slump, or is it simply the healthiest way to get through a season that's already been decided either way?
Whatever happens over these final weeks, Guerrero's words suggest a player still fully invested in the daily process, regardless of how this season's numbers ultimately look.
Do you believe Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s positive mindset will lead to a stronger finish this season?
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