Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Blue Jays makes impressive diving backhand stop to close out inning

In a recent game against the New York Yankees, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays made a jaw-dropping play that left fans and teammates in awe. With the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning, Guerrero Jr. showed off his defensive skills by making an impressive diving backhand stop to close out the inning.

The play began when Yankees’ slugger Aaron Judge hit a sharp ground ball down the third base line. Guerrero Jr., who was playing third base, reacted quickly and dove to his right to make the stop. With lightning-fast reflexes, he scooped up the ball and fired it to first base just in time to get Judge out and end the inning.

The crowd erupted in cheers as Guerrero Jr. jogged back to the dugout, his teammates patting him on the back and congratulating him on the incredible play. Even the Yankees fans couldn’t help but applaud the young star’s defensive prowess.

This play is just one example of Guerrero Jr.’s all-around talent on the field. Known for his powerful bat and impressive hitting skills, he has also been working hard to improve his defense at third base. And with plays like this one, it’s clear that he is making great strides in that area.

Blue Jays fans have high hopes for Guerrero Jr. and his future with the team. If he continues to make plays like this one, there’s no doubt that he will be a key player for the Blue Jays for years to come. And who knows, maybe we’ll see more diving stops and highlight-reel plays from Guerrero Jr. in the near future.