By Nelson Santana
24 de octubre de 2025
Lea en español: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., segundo mejor pelotero de la Serie Mundial 2025 tras Ohtani
The 2025 World Series kicks off today in Toronto with Blue Jays vs. Dodgers. Hours before first pitch, MLB released its ranking of the top 10 hitters, and two Dominicans are ready to light up October: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (#2) for Toronto and Teoscar Hernández (#8) for Los Angeles.
Two Dominicans, One Goal
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — Blue Jays (#2)
If 2020–23 left doubts, 2025 has been Vladdy’s resurrection. MLB ranks him only behind Shohei Ohtani because he leads these playoffs in hits (19), home runs (6), slugging (.930), and OPS (1.440). His narrative has changed: from three quiet postseasons to ALCS MVP and engine of a historic offense (.296/.355/.523 as a team). Now, facing Ohtani, Guerrero has the stage set to write his greatest chapter.
Teoscar Hernández — Dodgers (#8)
Teoscar arrives in “big swing for big moment” mode. In these playoffs he has 4 HR and 11 RBI—second-highest RBI total of the entire postseason, trailing only Guerrero. His presence keeps pitchers honest: miss your spot and he’ll punish you (.268 AVG, .887 OPS). He’s back on the elite list for one reason: he produces when it hurts most.
The Power Board
• Guerrero vs. Dodgers pitching: The plan will be to challenge him low and away. But the 2025 version of Vladdy combines patience with devastating power. Even a deep staff will have to walk him sometimes or pay the price. It’s no coincidence MLB places him, alongside Ohtani, as a World Series MVP favorite.
• Teoscar vs. Toronto’s right-handed rotation: Facing righties, the L.A. Dominican finds ideal angles for his power. If the Jays attack the zone, Teo capitalizes; if they pitch carefully, he opens opportunities for Freeman and Betts. The result: cluster damage.
Signs from the Dugout
• Toronto is on fire: they’re hitting .296/.355/.523 this postseason, a huge gap above the October average. In that ecosystem, Vladdy is the sun.
• The Dodgers’ lineup amplifies Teoscar: between Ohtani, Betts, and Freeman, Hernández sees better pitches. That’s why he has 4 HR and 11 RBI.
What It Means for the DR
Having two Dominicans among the ten most feared hitters is a snapshot of historic continuity. Guerrero Jr., symbol of a new generation with a Hall of Fame surname, arrives at his peak; Teoscar embodies the resilience Dominican fans celebrate. Whatever happens, their swings have already planted the flag in the central conversation of the Fall Classic.
ESENDOM Keys for Tonight:
If Vladdy controls his zone, Toronto wins inning by inning. If Teoscar connects on fastballs, L.A. manufactures rallies. In the center stands Ohtani; on the Caribbean flanks, two Dominicans ready to decide the Series.
Let the ball roll. PLAY BALL!
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