Toronto Blue Jays, Bo Bichette and World Series
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Bo Bichette family tree: Meet Blue Jays star's ex-All-Star dad Dante, former Yankee brother Dante Jr. and more originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Baseball is a worldwide pastime, and familial ties are present throughout the major leagues.
Discover how Bo Bichette’s family legacy, global roots, and upbringing shaped one of baseball’s most talented young stars.
The Legacy of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is not just making a name for himself; he is carrying forward the legacy of his father, Vladimir Guerrero Sr. A Hall of Famer, Guerrero Sr. was a legendary figure for teams like the Montreal Expos and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
An ability to make contact and get on base is Bichette’s calling card and something the Rockies desperately need in a hitter. He owns a career 19.4% strikeout rate and had a career-low 14.5% rate in 2025. Sure, he’s not going to walk a ton, but a roughly 6% walk rate isn’t too shabby considering he’s doing quite a bit with his bat.
Lineups for Game 1 of the 2025 World Series have been revealed, with the Blue Jays putting a returning Bo Bichette at second base for the first time since 2019.
That's true with the Toronto Blue Jays, who have three players whose fathers once played in MLB. Those sons are Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette and Daulton Varsho. That trio of second-generation MLB players gets to take center stage now as the Blue Jays compete in the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.