Vladimir Guerrero Career MLB Stats 1996-2011 |
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G |
AB |
H |
AVG |
HR |
RBI |
R |
SB |
2B |
3B |
BB |
SO |
OBP | SLG% |
OPS
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2,147 |
8,155 |
2,590 |
.318 |
449 |
1,496 |
1,328 |
181 |
477 |
46 |
737 |
985 |
.379 |
.553 |
.931
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Vladimir Alvino Guerrero Sr. was born on February 9, 1975 in Nizao, Dominican Republic. He is the son of Altagracia Alvino and Damian Guerrero (stepfather). Vladimir had a challenging childhood growing up. His father and mother split when she was pregnant. Left to take care of five children, his mother did her best however the conditions were rough. For instance, they stayed in a small unit with no running water. To help out his family Vlad had to take on jobs during his youth. So much work he had to do that he eventually dropped out of school by the fifth grade . Through the tough times, Guerrero was able to play baseball. As he got older he and his brothers caught the attention of several major league teams.
At the age of 16, Vladimir attended the Los Angeles Dodgers Dominican Academy. His brothers got offers from the Dodgers and Boston Red Sox around this time. The Dodgers and several other clubs passed on Vladimir. However the Montreal Expos saw the raw talent in Guerrero and signed him to a minor league deal in 1992.
Awards and Achievements |
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MVP
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Gold Glove
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All-Star Selections |
1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005 2006, 2007, 2010
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Batting Titles |
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Achievements
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Silver Slugger 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 2007, 2010 |
Vladimir Guerrero MLB Career Stats and Notes
After several years in the minors Guerrero made his major league debut on September 19, 1996. He spent his first eight seasons in the majors north of the border. Prior to the 2004 season, Guerrero signed with the Anaheim Angels as a free agent. Guerrero was part of the Angels organization for six seasons. After the 2009 season Guerrero was a free agent again and signed with the Texas Rangers. Guerrero was only in Texas for one seasom. He signed with the Baltimore Orioles for the 2011 season, which was his last in the majors. Guerrero was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018.
Vladimir Guerrero 2004 AL MVP Season
In a new league with a new team on the west coast, Guerrero made an immediate impact in the AL with the Angels. Nicknamed 'Vlad the Impaler', Guerrero hit .337 with 39 HRs and 126 RBI. He also scored a career high 124 runs. In his first season he helped the Angels win the AL West division title with a 92-70 record. Guerrero’s spectacular season also earned him the 2004 AL MVP Award.