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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Records 1,000th Career Hit

He reached the mark in his 911th game with a single off Luis Severino, cementing his value after signing a record 14-year, $500 million extension.

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Overview

  • Guerrero collected his 1,000th hit Friday night with a right-field single off Oakland starter Luis Severino.
  • The 26-year-old first baseman achieved the milestone in his 911th MLB game, becoming the tenth player in Blue Jays history to reach 1,000 hits.
  • This season he is slashing .276/.382/.438 with 12 home runs and 46 RBIs, earning his fifth consecutive All-Star starting nod.
  • His 14-year, $500 million extension signed before the season is the richest deal in franchise history.
  • The Blue Jays sit atop the American League East at 55–39 as Guerrero continues to anchor their lineup.