Mar 11, 2021; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) smiles during the second inning against the Detroit Tigers during spring training at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looks poised for a big year for the Blue Jays, and history is on his side as far as the growth of young MLB phenoms.
For every Fernando Tatis Jr., Juan Soto, or Bo Bichette that bursts on to the big league stage from day one, there are hundreds of others who take a while to adjust to playing against the best players in the world.