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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. knows how to give it back in a Reggie Jackson style. While Jackson made headlines as much for his powerful bat as for his confident, sometimes controversial, personality, his charisma and candidness helped define an era of baseball where stars didn’t just play the game — they owned the spotlight. Guerrero seems to be on the same route! He’s vocal, expressive, and plays with a swagger that shows he knows he belongs among the greats. His on-field celebrations, social media presence, and interviews show a player who’s not afraid to be himself — and that’s very Reggie.
The hostile reactions at Yankee Stadium started just when the Yankees’ YES Network had Guerrero on the show. Enough for the orthodox Yankees fans to go gaga about interviewing a rival player. How did Guerrero feel about that? “You never hear the fans boo a bad ballplayer.” Ahh, that’s enough to trigger the fans. But hey, you need to prove that!
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the reception he got in New York tonight, channeling Reggie Jackson:
“You never hear the fans boo a bad ballplayer." #BlueJays
— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) April 26, 2025
Well, Guerrero has always embraced the role of the villain at Yankee Stadium, and his performance yesterday only solidified that persona. After being met with boos from the New York crowd, Guerrero responded by launching a homer, his second of the season, leading the Blue Jays to a 4–2 victory over the Yankees. His home run celebration was a spectacle in itself—complete with a finger-to-lips shush, a chest-thump, and the classic “money” gesture as he crossed home plate.
That’s so Guerrero at his best!
(Keep an eye on this space to know more about how Guerrero can turn the tide this season for the Blue Jays, and if it is just the beginning…)
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