Vladimir Guerrero

⭐ Hall of Fame 2018

Born: 2/9/1975 in Nizao, Peravia, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1996-09-19 | Final Game: 2011-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 235 lbs

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Biography

Vladimir Guerrero was a Dominican-American professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1996 to 2011. Renowned for his exceptional hitting ability and powerful swing, Guerrero amassed an impressive career total of 2,590 hits, 449 home runs, and 1,496 RBIs over the course of 2,147 games. His batting average of .318 placed him among the elite hitters of his era, showcasing his consistent offensive prowess. Guerrero was also known for his speed on the basepaths, stealing 181 bases throughout his career, which added a dynamic element to his game. A nine-time All-Star, Guerrero was celebrated not only for his hitting but also for his unique batting style, which included a remarkable ability to hit pitches outside the strike zone. His contributions to the game earned him a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame, where he was inducted in 2018. Guerrero's career unfolded during a time marked by high offensive output, yet he distinguished himself with a combination of power and contact hitting that set him apart from his contemporaries. His legacy continues to influence aspiring players, and he remains a revered figure in both the Dominican Republic and Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2147	8155	1328	2590	477	46	449	1496	181	737	985	0.318	0.379	0.553	0.931	39843.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	PIV
1996	WSN	NL	9	27	2	5	0	0	1	1	0	0	3	0.185	0.0
1997	WSN	NL	90	325	44	98	22	2	11	40	3	19	39	0.302	586.5
1998	WSN	NL	159	623	108	202	37	7	38	109	11	42	95	0.324	3389.0
1999	WSN	NL	160	610	102	193	37	5	42	131	14	55	62	0.316	3329.5
2000	WSN	NL	154	571	101	197	28	11	44	123	9	58	74	0.345	4579.4
2001	WSN	NL	159	599	107	184	45	4	34	108	37	60	88	0.307	3096.8
2002	WSN	NL	161	614	106	206	37	2	39	111	40	84	70	0.336	4778.6
2003	WSN	NL	112	394	71	130	20	3	25	79	9	63	53	0.330	2885.8
2004	LAA	AL	156	612	124	206	39	2	39	126	15	52	74	0.337	3812.8
2005	LAA	AL	141	520	95	165	29	2	32	108	13	61	48	0.317	3104.3
2006	LAA	AL	156	607	92	200	34	1	33	116	15	50	68	0.329	2811.0
2007	LAA	AL	150	574	89	186	45	1	27	125	2	71	62	0.324	3210.8
2008	LAA	AL	143	541	85	164	31	3	27	91	5	51	77	0.303	2005.9
2009	LAA	AL	100	383	59	113	16	1	15	50	2	19	56	0.295	386.1
2010	TEX	AL	152	593	83	178	27	1	29	115	4	35	60	0.300	1766.2
2011	BAL	AL	145	562	60	163	30	1	13	63	2	17	56	0.290	100.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
44	171	17	45	7	0	2	20	14	30	0.263

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2010	ALDS1	TEX	5	19	2	5	1	0	1	1	3	0.263
2010	ALCS	TEX	6	26	2	7	2	0	3	0	8	0.269
2010	WS	TEX	4	14	0	1	0	0	2	1	5	0.071
2009	ALCS	LAA	6	27	3	10	3	1	5	1	5	0.370
2009	ALDS2	LAA	3	10	2	4	0	0	2	2	1	0.400
2008	ALDS1	LAA	4	15	2	7	1	0	0	4	1	0.467
2007	ALDS1	LAA	3	10	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0.200
2005	ALCS	LAA	5	20	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	0.050
2005	ALDS2	LAA	5	18	5	6	0	0	0	2	2	0.333
2004	ALDS1	ANA	3	12	1	2	0	1	6	2	4	0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1608	1603	3169	126	125	32

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1996	MON	OF	8	6	11	0	0	0
1997	MON	OF	85	84	148	10	12	3
1998	MON	OF	157	157	323	9	17	3
1999	MON	OF	160	159	332	15	19	3
2000	MON	OF	151	151	299	12	10	3
2001	MON	OF	158	159	320	14	12	5
2002	MON	OF	161	160	298	14	10	4
2003	MON	OF	112	112	217	10	7	1
2004	ANA	OF	143	143	308	13	9	2
2005	LAA	OF	120	120	242	8	3	2
2006	LAA	OF	126	126	251	7	11	2
2007	LAA	OF	108	109	208	5	9	3
2008	LAA	OF	99	99	180	8	4	1
2009	LAA	OF	2	2	4	0	0	0
2010	TEX	OF	18	16	28	1	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1
Center Field	2
Right Field	1605
Designated Hitter	508

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2010	MLB Players Choice Comeback Player
2010	Outstanding DH Award
2010	Silver Slugger	DH
2010	TSN Comeback Player of the Year
2007	Player of the Week	Week of 2007-04-07
2007	Silver Slugger	OF
2007	TSN All-Star	OF
2006	Silver Slugger	OF
2005	Player of the Week	Week of 2005-08-13
2005	Silver Slugger	OF
2005	TSN All-Star	OF
2004	Most Valuable Player
2004	Player of the Month	September
2004	Player of the Week	Week of 2004-10-02
2004	Silver Slugger	OF
2004	TSN All-Star	OF
2003	Player of the Month	August
2003	Player of the Week	Week of 2003-08-29
2002	Player of the Month	April
2002	Player of the Week	Week of 2002-04-27
2002	Silver Slugger	OF
2002	TSN All-Star	OF
2001	Player of the Week	Week of 2001-06-30
2000	Player of the Month	April
2000	Player of the Week	Week of 2000-04-08
2000	Silver Slugger	OF
2000	TSN All-Star	OF
1999	Player of the Month	August
1999	Player of the Week	Week of 1999-10-02
1999	Player of the Week	Week of 1999-08-14
1999	Silver Slugger	OF
1999	TSN All-Star	OF
1998	Player of the Month	July
1998	Player of the Week	Week of 1998-07-25

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2011	BAL	AL	$7,611,455
2010	TEX	AL	$5,500,000
2009	LAA	AL	$15,000,000
2008	LAA	AL	$15,500,000
2007	LAA	AL	$14,500,000
2006	LAA	AL	$13,500,000
2005	LAA	AL	$12,500,000
2004	ANA	AL	$11,000,000
2003	MON	NL	$11,500,000
2002	MON	NL	$8,000,000
2001	MON	NL	$6,000,000
2000	MON	NL	$3,500,000
1999	MON	NL	$1,050,000
1998	MON	NL	$230,000
1997	MON	NL	$150,000
Total Career Earnings			$125,541,455

Award Voting History

Year	Award	League	Finish	Points Won	Points Max	Votes First
2010	Most Valuable Player	AL	11th	22.0	392	0
2008	Most Valuable Player	AL	14th	16.0	392	0
2007	Most Valuable Player	AL	3rd	203.0	392	0
2006	Most Valuable Player	AL	9th	46.0	392	0
2005	Most Valuable Player	AL	3rd	196.0	392	1
2004	Most Valuable Player	AL	1st	354.0	392	21
2003	Most Valuable Player	NL	17th	10.0	448	0
2002	Most Valuable Player	NL	4th	168.0	448	0
2001	Most Valuable Player	NL	24th	1.0	448	0
2000	Most Valuable Player	NL	6th	117.0	448	0
1999	Most Valuable Player	NL	11th	34.0	448	0
1998	Most Valuable Player	NL	13th	25.0	448	0
1997	Rookie of the Year	NL	6th	9.0	140	0