Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the most anticipated young player in the history of the BlueJays' existence. He is the start of a whole new era, and it's hard to conceive of any prospect having as many reasons to capture fans’ imaginations. (via TaoofStieb)
Even just two games into his career with the team, it is safe to say that there has never been anyone quite likeTo a great extent, that is a tribute to the awesome skill and exceptional poise of the player himself. But the young Guerrero also finds himself in the midst of a unique set of historical, cultural and economic circumstances that have shaped his development, as well as his arrival.
Carlos Delgado followed a similar path, getting summoned for two games in September of 1993 — as a catcher, don’t forget — before starting the next season off with the big club. Delgado came into that season as the fourth-ranked prospect in baseball, but such things weren’t really part of the daily discussion.
By the time Vernon Wells arrived, fans may have been slightly more attuned to the idea of top prospects, and being picked fifth overall in the draft would have contributed to some heightened interest in his arrival. But again, it was very much as could have been expected at the time: A low-pressure September cup of coffee, and a May call-up in 2001 before becoming a regular in 2002.
Then, over the past two seasons, Guerrero’s exploits were abundantly available to be seen. Whether if it was cellphone video posted to social media or video of full games available for streaming, fans had their appetites perpetually whetted for this exceptional prospect.
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