Vladdy Jr. lost a ton of weight and is looking like a different player ahead of spring training

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Guerrero Jr. says he's comfortable playing both third and first base this season

Vladdy Guerrero Jr. has been putting in WORK over the last year.

The 21-year-old set a goal for himself to slim down for the upcoming MLB season and it’s safe to say his mission has been accomplished. According to TSN’s Scott Mitchell, Vladdy Jr. has lost 42 pounds since last July. Vladdy is currently listed on MLB.com at 250 pounds but he should have gone under that number if our mouth is correct here.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has lost 40 pounds already this off-season: 20 since the end of the season, 40 since July. His goal is to lose 10 more pounds and be at 235.@z101digital @ZDeportes pic.twitter.com/3VOqcxHA4p
— Héctor Gómez (@hgomez27) November 21, 2020

So he technically would have originally played at 285… that’s a big transformation right there.

For some clarification on the Vladdy Jr. weigh-in, he’s dropped 42 pounds since beginning of summer camp last July when he arrived in the 285 range.

I was told #BlueJays gave him a target range of 240-245 this winter, believe he’s hit that.

He’s worked hard and he’s motivated.
— Scott Mitchell (@ScottyMitchTSN) February 24, 2021

And hey, it’s showing, too! Look at the guy!

Vladdy’s Ready 😃✌️ #PLAKATA pic.twitter.com/pdLENLjggB
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) February 24, 2021

Lookin’ good Vlad, lookin’ good!

In 60 games last season, the infielder slugged nine homers and batted in 33 runs. Wherever he plays, whether it’s first or third, we could be looking at a career year from the rising star. congrats, Vlad!

(H/T Scott Mitchell)