Few pitchers could handle Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in what was a breakout 2021 campaign. Less than a week into the 2022 season, Guerrero has picked up right where he left off—especially on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.
Guerrero went 4-for-4 with three home runs and a double during Toronto’s 6-4 win over the Yankees. Two of those homers were hit off of ace Gerrit Cole, one of which came after Guerrero got his hand stepped on at first base.
Each home run went farther than the last. His first-inning blast traveled 416 feet to dead center field, while the second was measured at 427 feet, per Statcast.