Blue Jays' Vlad Jr. focused on fitness at spring training

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. isn't "killing" himself to lose weight but he would like to start the season - wherever he ends up - in the best shape possible.

The 19-year-old phenom is officially listed at 6-foot-2 and 250 lbs and hopes spending time at the Toronto Blue Jays' major league camp will help him strengthen his body.

"That weight is normal for me; that's what I weighed last year. But this spring training, getting in better shape is part of my job too," Guerrero told Marly Rivera of ESPN on Monday. "Part of the work I am focused on this spring training is to strengthen my body and be as healthy as possible.

"I am not killing myself to lose weight but it is my job to be in the best shape possible for when the season starts."

Guerrero - widely considered the best prospect in baseball - is also working on changing his diet.

"Right now I feel that I am in a good place," he said. "Since last year, I've been working on not eating fast food and making better food choices. I think that when you get more experience you know how to control your emotions more."

Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said last week Guerrero isn't a "major-league player" yet. The Jays GM previously said the team wants him to be the "best possible third baseman" he can be.

Many expect the club to keep Guerrero in the minors to start the MLB season - despite eye-popping at-bats like the one seen below - to manipulate his service time.

Guerrero was named the Minor League Player of the Year after slashing 381/.437/.636 with 20 home runs and 78 RBIs across four minor-league levels in 2018.