Crazy catch by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gets Max Schetzer out in the seventh

The Toronto Blue Jays rode Vladimir Guerrero Jr.. is a hot rod for World Series in 2025, Guerrero hit eight postseason home runs, establishing himself as one of the best hitters in baseball. Guerrero has more homers in the World Series than his father had in 188 career postseason appearances.

But the five-time All-Star is a complete player – a fact that often gets lost amid the flashy offensive production. Vladdi won a Gold Glove in 2022. And he’s using the World Series stage to remind fans of his defensive prowess.

In the fourth inning of Game 7, Guerrero made a phenomenal grab. With two on and two outs, the seven-year veteran played out of sorts at first. He showed off his remarkable reflexes by catching a liner that Tommy Edman sent screaming down the right field line. The clutch play saved the run, preserving the Blue Jays’ early 3-1 lead.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. demonstrates the skills of the Golden Gloves

Max Scherzer started for Toronto in the winner-takes-all finale. Scherzer has joined elite companymoving onto the all-time postseason hit list with three more X’s on Saturday. But while the 41-year-old veteran pitched well, Guerrero’s defense bailed him out in the fourth inning.

Guerrero played consistently at first base throughout the series, catching short snaps, stretching for errant throws and diving for baskets. Guerrero is proud of his defense and seemed to enjoy demonstrating his prowess to a wider audience.

Of course, he also brought his bat. The Blue Jays star extended his hitting streak to 12 straight games on Saturday. Guerrero hit .397 with an obscene 1.289 OPS, eight homers, 15 RBI and 18 runs in 18 postseason games. Unfortunately, he could only manage a 1-5 performance in Game 7.

Despite the Blue Jays taking a 4-3 lead into the ninth inning, closer Jeff Hoffman couldn’t get the save going. Miguel Rojas hit a solo homer to tie the game which eventually sent the game into extra innings.

Will Smith’s go-ahead home run in the 11th proved to be the game winner. Yoshinobu Yamamoto got around Guerrero’s lead off in the bottom of the 11th inning, dampening the Blue Jays’ offense. And the Dodgers completed an epic comeback to the World Series to repeat as champions.