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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Demolishes First-Career Home Run

Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first-career home run in the first inning Tuesday against the Giants at Oracle Park.

Guerrero hacked at a 3-2 fastball from Giants starter Nick Vincent and launched it to dead centerfield. The dinger had an exit velocity of 111.3 mph and it traveled a projected 438 feet, according to Statcast.

At 20 years and 59 days old, Guerrero is the youngest player in Blue Jays history to homer.

At 20 years, 59 days old, Vlad Jr. is the youngest player in Blue Jays franchise history to hit a home run.