Wilton Guerrero
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-2004)
Wilton Guerrero was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2004 for 4 teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 9 seasons. In 678 career games, he hit .282 with 473 hits, 11 home runs, and 127 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 145 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-09-03
- Last Game
- 2004-10-01
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 678 | 1,678 | 197 | 473 | 53 | 30 | 11 | 127 | 42 | 64 | 249 | .282 | .308 | .369 | .677 | -3,188 |
Career AVG .282 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.
Career OBP .308 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.
Career SLG .369 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.
Career OPS .677 vs. league average .764 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | LAN | NL | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | LAN | NL | 111 | 357 | 39 | 104 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 32 | 6 | 8 | 52 | .291 | .266 (+9%) | .336 (-9%) | .419 (-4%) | .756 (-6%) | -477.3 |
| 1998 | LAN | NL | 64 | 180 | 21 | 51 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 33 | .283 | .266 (+6%) | .335 (-11%) | .420 (-19%) | .755 (-15%) | -489.2 |
| 1998 | MON | NL | 52 | 222 | 29 | 63 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 10 | 30 | .284 | .266 (+7%) | .335 (-7%) | .420 (-2%) | .755 (-4%) | -489.2 |
| 1999 | MON | NL | 132 | 315 | 42 | 92 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 31 | 7 | 13 | 38 | .292 | .271 (+8%) | .344 (-6%) | .433 (-7%) | .778 (-7%) | -399.3 |
| 2000 | MON | NL | 127 | 288 | 30 | 77 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 8 | 19 | 41 | .267 | .270 (-1%) | .344 (-10%) | .437 (-25%) | .782 (-18%) | -885.6 |
| 2001 | CIN | NL | 60 | 142 | 16 | 48 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 17 | .338 | .263 (+28%) | .332 (+6%) | .426 (-4%) | .758 (avg) | 4.9 |
| 2002 | CIN | NL | 59 | 78 | 9 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 13 | .244 | .261 (-7%) | .331 (-10%) | .416 (-32%) | .747 (-22%) | -275.9 |
| 2002 | MON | NL | 44 | 62 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 19 | .194 | .261 (-26%) | .331 (-38%) | .416 (-50%) | .747 (-44%) | -275.9 |
| 2004 | KCA | AL | 24 | 32 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .219 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 678 | 1,678 | 197 | 473 | 53 | 30 | 11 | 127 | 42 | 64 | 249 | .282 | — | — | — | — | -3,288 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (678 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 335 | 769 | 90 | 215 | 5 | 58 | .280 |
| Away | 343 | 909 | 107 | 258 | 6 | 69 | .284 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-01 | KCR | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-22 | KCR | TBR | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-19 | KCR | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-13 | KCR | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-09 | KCR | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004-09-09 | KCR | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-05 | KCR | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-08-31 | KCR | DET | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-08-30 | KCR | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-08-29 | KCR | SEA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2B | 265 | 221 | 410 | 589 | 27 | 95 |
| 3B | 11 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| OF | 125 | 80 | 161 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| SS | 45 | 25 | 48 | 74 | 7 | 20 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | LAN | 2B | 90 | 84 | 140 | 221 | 4 | 24 |
| 1997 | LAN | SS | 5 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | LAN | 2B | 32 | 28 | 53 | 67 | 4 | 16 |
| 1998 | LAN | OF | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | LAN | SS | 14 | 7 | 12 | 24 | 2 | 6 |
| 1998 | MON | 2B | 52 | 52 | 103 | 130 | 6 | 25 |
| 1999 | MON | 2B | 54 | 36 | 65 | 98 | 12 | 17 |
| 1999 | MON | OF | 22 | 19 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | MON | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | MON | OF | 75 | 52 | 115 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 | CIN | 2B | 11 | 8 | 21 | 23 | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 | CIN | 3B | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | CIN | OF | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | CIN | SS | 16 | 13 | 20 | 31 | 4 | 9 |
| 2002 | CIN | 2B | 10 | 4 | 11 | 22 | 0 | 5 |
| 2002 | CIN | 3B | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | CIN | SS | 7 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 | MON | 2B | 7 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | MON | 3B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | MON | OF | 12 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | KCA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | KCA | 2B | 8 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | KCA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | KCA | OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | KCA | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 265 |
| Third Base | 11 |
| Shortstop | 45 |
| Left Field | 81 |
| Center Field | 21 |
| Right Field | 27 |
| Designated Hitter | 14 |
Salary History
Wilton Guerrero's recorded salaries total $2,830,000 over 6 seasons, 1997 to 2002. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Guerrero's career ran from 1996 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 1996 and 2004.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | CIN | NL | $850,000 |
| 2001 | CIN | NL | $400,000 |
| 2000 | MON | NL | $825,000 |
| 1999 | MON | NL | $340,000 |
| 1998 | LAN | NL | $265,000 |
| 1997 | LAN | NL | $150,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $2,830,000 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Wilton Guerrero (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Wilton Guerrero: the record in brief
Wilton Guerrero's major league career runs from a debut on September 3, 1996 to a final game on October 1, 2004. Club by club, the record runs the Los Angeles Dodgers (1996 through 1998), the Montreal Expos (1998 through 2002), the Cincinnati Reds (2001 through 2002), and the Kansas City Royals (2004). At 5 feet, 11 inches and 145 pounds, Guerrero is listed as a second baseman. Guerrero switch-hit and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Guerrero was born on October 24, 1974, in Don Gregorio, Peravia, D.R.
Across 678 games at the plate, Guerrero's career line reads 473 hits in 1,678 at bats for a .282 average, adding 11 home runs, 127 RBI, and 42 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .308 clip and slugging .369, Guerrero finished with a .677 OPS. Measured against the leagues Guerrero played in, the .282 career average compares with a .267 league average over the same seasons, 5.6% above the league. 1997 produced Guerrero's most hits, 104 of them for the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 1999, a season of regular play, Guerrero hit .292 while the league hit .271.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wilton Guerrero
- What years did Wilton Guerrero play?
- Wilton Guerrero played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2004.
- Was Wilton Guerrero a pitcher?
- No. Wilton Guerrero was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Wilton Guerrero hit?
- Wilton Guerrero hit 11 career home runs with 473 hits.
- What teams did Wilton Guerrero play for?
- Wilton Guerrero played for 4 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (1996–1998), the Montreal Expos (1998–2000, 2002), the Cincinnati Reds (2001–2002), and the Kansas City Royals (2004).
- What were Wilton Guerrero's career stats?
- In 678 games, Wilton Guerrero had 473 hits, 11 home runs, 127 RBI, 197 runs, and 42 stolen bases, with a .282 batting average.
- How much did Wilton Guerrero earn in his career?
- Wilton Guerrero's recorded salaries total $2,830,000 over 6 seasons, 1997 to 2002. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Guerrero's career ran from 1996 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 1996 and 2004.
- What was Wilton Guerrero's salary?
- Wilton Guerrero's last recorded salary was $850,000, in 2002. His highest recorded salary was $850,000, in 2002, and his lowest was $150,000, in 1997. The Salary History table lists each season from 1997 to 2002.
- What position did Wilton Guerrero play?
- Wilton Guerrero played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Wilton Guerrero and how much did he weigh?
- Wilton Guerrero was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 145 pounds.
- How many home runs did Wilton Guerrero hit each season?
- Wilton Guerrero's home runs by season: 0 in 1996, 4 in 1997, 2 in 1998, 2 in 1999, 2 in 2000, 1 in 2001, 0 in 2002, and 0 in 2004. His most in one season was 4, in 1997.
- What was Wilton Guerrero's career batting average?
- Wilton Guerrero batted .282 over his career, with 473 hits in 1,678 at bats.
- How many RBI did Wilton Guerrero have?
- Wilton Guerrero drove in 127 runs in his career.
- Is Wilton Guerrero in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Wilton Guerrero has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.