Pedro Guerrero
Born: 6/29/1956 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1978-09-22 | Final Game: 1992-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 176 lbs
Biography
Pedro Guerrero was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1978 to 1992. Born in 1956, Guerrero made a significant impact on the game with his powerful hitting and dynamic presence on the field. Over the course of 1,536 games, he amassed 1,618 hits, 215 home runs, and 898 RBIs, culminating in a robust batting average of 0.3. His speed on the bases was notable as well, with 97 stolen bases to his name, showcasing his versatility and athleticism during an era characterized by both power and speed.
Guerrero was a five-time All-Star and earned recognition as the World Series MVP, solidifying his status as one of the key players in the league during his time. Known for his aggressive hitting style and ability to perform in clutch situations, he contributed significantly to the teams he played for, particularly the Los Angeles Dodgers. His career narrative unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, where players were increasingly recognized for their individual talents, and Guerrero's contributions were instrumental in shaping the offensive landscape of the game. His legacy continues to be remembered by fans and historians alike as a testament to the skill and excitement he brought to the diamond.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1536 | 5392 | 730 | 1618 | 267 | 29 | 215 | 898 | 97 | 609 | 862 | 0.300 | 0.370 | 0.480 | 0.850 | 21168.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | LAD | NL | 5 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.625 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | LAD | NL | 25 | 62 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 0.242 | -175.9 |
| 1980 | LAD | NL | 75 | 183 | 27 | 59 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 31 | 2 | 12 | 31 | 0.322 | 600.6 |
| 1981 | LAD | NL | 98 | 347 | 46 | 104 | 17 | 2 | 12 | 48 | 5 | 34 | 57 | 0.300 | 1289.1 |
| 1982 | LAD | NL | 150 | 575 | 87 | 175 | 27 | 5 | 32 | 100 | 22 | 65 | 89 | 0.304 | 3291.9 |
| 1983 | LAD | NL | 160 | 584 | 87 | 174 | 28 | 6 | 32 | 103 | 23 | 72 | 110 | 0.298 | 3171.8 |
| 1984 | LAD | NL | 144 | 535 | 85 | 162 | 29 | 4 | 16 | 72 | 9 | 49 | 105 | 0.303 | 1608.2 |
| 1985 | LAD | NL | 137 | 487 | 99 | 156 | 22 | 2 | 33 | 87 | 12 | 83 | 68 | 0.320 | 4127.0 |
| 1986 | LAD | NL | 31 | 61 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0.246 | 113.7 |
| 1987 | LAD | NL | 152 | 545 | 89 | 184 | 25 | 2 | 27 | 89 | 9 | 74 | 85 | 0.338 | 3415.2 |
| 1988 | LAD | NL | 59 | 215 | 24 | 64 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 35 | 2 | 25 | 33 | 0.298 | 541.2 |
| 1988 | STL | NL | 44 | 149 | 16 | 40 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 2 | 21 | 26 | 0.268 | 541.2 |
| 1989 | STL | NL | 162 | 570 | 60 | 177 | 42 | 1 | 17 | 117 | 2 | 79 | 84 | 0.311 | 2996.8 |
| 1990 | STL | NL | 136 | 498 | 42 | 140 | 31 | 1 | 13 | 80 | 1 | 44 | 70 | 0.281 | 562.5 |
| 1991 | STL | NL | 115 | 427 | 41 | 116 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 70 | 4 | 37 | 46 | 0.272 | -233.7 |
| 1992 | STL | NL | 43 | 146 | 10 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 11 | 25 | 0.219 | -493.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 89 | 7 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 0.225 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | NLCS | LAN | 6 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0.250 |
| 1983 | NLCS | LAN | 4 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0.250 |
| 1981 | NLCS | LAN | 5 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.105 |
| 1981 | WS | LAN | 6 | 21 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 0.333 |
| 1981 | NWDIV | LAN | 5 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0.176 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 573 | 552 | 4809 | 309 | 63 | 341 |
| 2B | 12 | 9 | 12 | 25 | 2 | 3 |
| 3B | 373 | 351 | 232 | 725 | 77 | 55 |
| OF | 541 | 513 | 954 | 34 | 23 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | LAN | 1B | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | LAN | 1B | 8 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | LAN | 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 | LAN | OF | 12 | 12 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | LAN | 1B | 2 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 | LAN | 2B | 12 | 9 | 12 | 25 | 2 | 3 |
| 1980 | LAN | 3B | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 | LAN | OF | 40 | 30 | 74 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | LAN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | LAN | 3B | 21 | 19 | 14 | 51 | 7 | 5 |
| 1981 | LAN | OF | 75 | 74 | 145 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | LAN | 3B | 24 | 14 | 13 | 42 | 5 | 3 |
| 1982 | LAN | OF | 137 | 134 | 269 | 11 | 7 | 6 |
| 1983 | LAN | 1B | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | LAN | 3B | 157 | 156 | 123 | 305 | 30 | 22 |
| 1984 | LAN | 1B | 16 | 16 | 129 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 1984 | LAN | 3B | 76 | 72 | 36 | 141 | 16 | 12 |
| 1984 | LAN | OF | 58 | 49 | 106 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | LAN | 1B | 12 | 10 | 89 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| 1985 | LAN | 3B | 44 | 44 | 21 | 111 | 9 | 9 |
| 1985 | LAN | OF | 81 | 80 | 141 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| 1986 | LAN | 1B | 4 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1986 | LAN | OF | 10 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | LAN | 1B | 40 | 39 | 319 | 38 | 7 | 30 |
| 1987 | LAN | OF | 109 | 108 | 163 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | LAN | 1B | 15 | 15 | 86 | 13 | 1 | 6 |
| 1988 | LAN | 3B | 45 | 44 | 21 | 64 | 10 | 2 |
| 1988 | LAN | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | SLN | 1B | 37 | 35 | 348 | 22 | 0 | 18 |
| 1988 | SLN | OF | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | SLN | 1B | 160 | 160 | 1445 | 72 | 15 | 99 |
| 1990 | SLN | 1B | 132 | 132 | 1083 | 73 | 13 | 74 |
| 1991 | SLN | 1B | 112 | 111 | 953 | 66 | 16 | 73 |
| 1992 | SLN | 1B | 28 | 28 | 242 | 6 | 3 | 17 |
| 1992 | SLN | OF | 10 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 573 |
| Second Base | 12 |
| Third Base | 374 |
| Left Field | 216 |
| Center Field | 108 |
| Right Field | 240 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Player of the Week | Week of 1991-07-06 |
| 1989 | Player of the Month | August |
| 1988 | Player of the Week | Week of 1988-08-26 |
| 1985 | Player of the Month | June |
| 1985 | Player of the Week | Week of 1985-06-14 |
| 1985 | Player of the Week | Week of 1985-07-26 |
| 1982 | Player of the Week | Week of 1982-08-27 |
| 1982 | Silver Slugger | OF |
| 1982 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 1981 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 1981 | World Series MVP |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | SLN | NL | $2,425,000 |
| 1991 | SLN | NL | $2,283,334 |
| 1990 | SLN | NL | $2,083,333 |
| 1989 | SLN | NL | $1,833,333 |
| 1988 | LAN | NL | $1,720,000 |
| 1987 | LAN | NL | $1,520,000 |
| 1986 | LAN | NL | $1,370,000 |
| 1985 | LAN | NL | $1,270,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $14,505,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 24th | 2.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1989 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 3rd | 190.0 | 336 | 1 |
| 1987 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 15th | 12.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1985 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 3rd | 208.0 | 336 | 3 |
| 1983 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 4th | 182.0 | 336 | 1 |
| 1982 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 3rd | 175.0 | 336 | 0 |