Vladimir Guerrero Jr. grounded by a failure to launch with Toronto Blue Jays - TSN.ca

I defended Vladimir Guerrero Jr. when he got off to a slow start last season because he was a young player under immense pressure. He was overanxious and it looked like he was trying too hard.

But he is the son of a Hall of Famer and he performed like a Hall of Famer in the minor leagues. Blue Jays fans expected him to be a cornerstone piece of a young, exciting franchise on the rise. Like many people, I believed Guerrero would take what he learned last year and use it to make this his breakout season.

There is much more production to be had when one hits the ball in the air. The Jays attempted to address Guerrero’s bat path and approach, but it hasn’t improved and is limiting his overall production. The Home Run Derby isn’t real game action, but that memorable night last summer did show a glimpse of what he can be with more launch angle.

I knew this season would be a war of attrition because of COVID-19, but I never anticipated this level of injuries. I knew players would be vulnerable because of the quick return and the short spring training, but I overestimated the physical conditioning levels upon their arrival in summer camp. Many players were nowhere near as ready as they needed to be upon their return.

It seems that players weren’t physically prepared to be standing for hours at a time in spikes enduring the heat and physical activity. To their credit, players are speaking up when they feel a twinge in their legs and are being removed from the game or held out of the lineup. However, all of this leads to inconsistency of performance for individuals and teams.

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