Vladimir Guerrero Alvino[a] (born February 9, 1975), nicknamed " Vlad the Impaler ", [1] is a Dominican former professional baseball player who spent 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a right fielder and designated hitter.

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Born Feb. 9, 1975 in Nizao, Dominican Republic, Guerrero played baseball barefoot as a youth, using a stick for a bat and lemons wrapped in rags for balls. He was signed by the Expos at age 18, and quickly established himself as one of baseball’s top prospects.

Guerrero led the Angels in home runs (33), RBIs (116) and batting average (.329), among other categories. He now has hit .300 or better in all 10 of his full seasons in the Major Leagues. Guerrero was named the Gene Autry Trophy recipient …

Position: Rightfielder. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-3, 235lb (190cm, 106kg) Born: February 9, 1975 in Nizao, Dominican Republic. : Inducted as Player in 2018. (Voted by BBWAA on 392/422 ballots) View Vladimir Guerrero's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free.

Vladimir Guerrero Sr. was signed by the Montreal Expos in 1993 and made his major league debut with them three years later. (Brad Mangin/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum) In 16 seasons, Guerrero hit .318 with 449 home runs, 1,496 RBI, 181 stolen bases and 2,590 hits.

Vladimir Alvino Guerrero was a Major League Baseball player with the Montreal Expos (1996-2003), Anaheim Angels (2004), Los Angeles Angels (2005-2009), Texas Rangers (2010), Baltimore Orioles (2011). The Expos, a National League team from 1969 until 2004, were the first Major League Baseball franchise located outside the United States.

Feb 2, 2018 · On September 1, the Angels were three games behind the first-place Oakland Athletics. Guerrero kicked it into high gear, going .363/.424/.726 with 11 home runs and 25 RBIs as the Angels slid past the A’s to win the AL West Division title. Guerrero would finally display his talents in baseball’s biggest showcase, the postseason.

Feb 8, 2024 · Guerrero established himself as one of the game’s finest bad-ball hitters ever during 16 seasons with the Expos, Angels, Rangers and Orioles. He ranked among the top 10 in his league in batting eight times while capturing seven Silver Slugger Awards.

Guerrero, 9 time All-Star and MVP of the American League 2004, He retired with 449 runs, average of .319 and 2,590 hits, at the time of his retirement the most by a player born in the Dominican Republic.