Vladimir Guerrero Jr. slapped his 1,000th career hit during the fifth inning of the Toronto Blue Jays' game against the Athletics on Friday night.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is making a strong case. When all is said and done, Vladdy might wind up the best player in Toronto Blue Jays history. He's going to be paid half a million dollars over the next decade-plus to stick around and go for such an honor.

Guerrero Jr., having spent his entire career with the Toronto Blue Jays, bet on himself ahead of his most recent contract negotiations. After the Blue Jays had reportedly offered him a lucrative, long-term contract,