Vladimir Guerrero
| Birthdate | 02/09/1975 |
| Death Date | |
| Debut Year | 1996 |
| Year of Induction | 2018 |
| Teams | Angels, Expos, Orioles, Rangers |
| Positions | Designated Hitter, Right Field |
When it comes to big league hits by players from the Dominican Republic, only Adrian Beltre has more than Vladimir Guerrero (2,590).
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Vladimir Guerrero was a 9-time All Star with 8 Silver Slugger Awards
Vladimir Guerrero was a 9-time All Star with 8 Silver Slugger Awards
Valdimir Guerrero was coming into his own when he signed this contract on March 1, 1999. Coming off of his first full season in the big leagues, Guerrero and the Expos had high hopes. Topps, however was unsure as evidenced by this being only a one-year deal to appear on baseball cards.
By the end of the season, Vlad established himself as a force to be reckoned with, playing in the first of his nine All Star games and winning the first of his eight Silver Slugger Awards.
Vladimir Guerrero's career earned him a plaque in Cooperstown
Vladimir Guerrero's career earned him a plaque in Cooperstown
Vladimir Guerrero played 16 years at baseball’s highest level. He broke in with the Expos in 1996 and established himself as a star.
In 1998 Guerrero had a breakout season. He recorded 108 runs, 202 hits, 38 homers and 109 RBI. From then until he left Montreal after the 2003 season Guerrero averaged 37 homers and 110 runs batted in.
A free agent in 2004, Guerrero signed with the Angels. His first year in Anaheim Guerrero was the AL MVP. His first four seasons with the Angels included four All Star appearances.
By the time he retired, Guerrero amassed 2,590 hits 449 homers, and 1,496 RBI. His lifetime average stands at .318 and his career OPS+ is 140. Baseball writers acknowledged Guerrero’s greatness by electing him to the Hall of Fame.
Shown here is his three-year extension with Topps Chewing Gum to appear on the company’s baseball cards. Signed less than a year after the previous extension, this deal with Topps calls for a three-year extension with Guerrero. This contract locked up the young star through January 31, 2005. By the time the extension expired, Guerrero had an MVP, four Silver Sluggers, and five All Star appearances.
