Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is struggling, hitting just 4 home runs through 78 games this season.
What's Wrong with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.?
He has a mediocre .718 OPS and a 97 OPS+, meaning he is a below-average hitter right now.
Albert Pujols, one of the greatest hitters in baseball history, believes he knows what's wrong with Guerrero.
Pujols said Guerrero needs to have a little separation in his batting stance, keeping his bat ready to hit from a certain position.
Albert Pujols Offers Advice
Pujols explained that when Guerrero wraps his bat too much, it takes less than a second to react to fastballs, resulting in a long swing.
Guerrero is the Blue Jays' top player on paper, making $40.2 million this season, but he is actively hurting his team by hitting so high up in the lineup.
Blue Jays Need to Drop Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in Lineup
The team needs to make a drastic change and drop him into the middle or bottom of the order until he figures out how to hit again.
Guerrero has also drawn the ire of the fanbase for not hustling down the line to first base when he hits groundballs.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider wants to see Guerrero hit his way out of the slump, but at this point in the season, it's time for a change.
The Blue Jays are five games under .500, and Guerrero's struggles are a major factor, so it's time for him to drop down in the order and figure out his batting technique