Vladimir Guerrero Jr. received advice from Albert Pujols

Even with star status in the Majors, who can do without the advice of an icon of Albert Pujols' stature? No one, not even Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who received a visit and advice from the former glory while practising his swing as part of the break marking the activities of the most recent All-Star Game.

It's not every day that someone so respected in the baseball world comes into your environment, taking the time to ask about you and offering a few tips along the way. Pujols shone for many seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals and then the Los Angeles Angels, before ending an incredible career with the Dodgers and Missouri by surpassing the 700 career home run mark.

Playing at first base, Guerrero Jr. can certainly draw inspiration from Pujols' career, as the two men have much in common. Power hitters capable of hitting the ball to all fields with regularity, both athletes have terrorized, and in Guerrero Jr.'s case still terrorize, opposing pitchers.

How refreshing to see the two men discuss how to hit the ball and how disciplined young Guerrero is in his approach to every game, every presence. Albert Pujols certainly recognizes himself in Guerrero Jr. and it was with respect that he stepped inside the Blue Jays' star player's bubble.

Step inside the cage with Albert Pujols and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.!

During this past year's All-Star break, the @BlueJays superstar walked us through his tee routine and the different progressions he uses to get ready for a game pic.twitter.com/OpVaDxKCza

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What's remarkable about watching this short video is how much Vlad Jr.'s English has improved over time. Shy by nature, he didn't dare express himself in Shakespeare's language for fear of being misquoted. His discussion with Pujols reveals an athlete who has gained in confidence both on and off the diamond.

Talking baseball with a legend in a batting cage can seem very intimidating to the average person, but when your dad's name is Vladimir Guerrero and he's been a Hall of Famer since 2018, you're used to rubbing shoulders with excellence. However, Pujols is much more voluble than his father Guerrero, and the relationship between father and son rarely leans towards practical advice on how to swing.

It's easier for Vladimir Jr. to take good advice from someone other than his father.

The discussion between the two men undoubtedly had a positive impact on the performance of the Jays' No. 27, as his late season and playoff run confirmed his role as the face of the Toronto franchise, which provided him with the tools to become an all-powerful rich man.

Listening to the two individuals talk about the way they hit a baseball, it's clear that they both belong in the category of exceptional players, and Guerrero Jr. has several references around him to ensure that his career is just as imposing as that of his father and his new mentor: Albert Pujols.

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