HALL OF FAME: Vladimir Guerrero
VLADIMIR GUERRERO Right fielder
Born: February 9, 1975 in Nizao, Dominican Republic
Hall of Fame induction: 2018
Primary team: L.A./California Angels
Hall of Fame plaque:
“Dazzling five-tool talent from the Dominican Republic renowned for distinctive approach in batter’s box as well as aggressive style in the field and on the basepaths. Covered the plate with an attacking swing that produced a .318 career average and 449 home runs, reached 100-RBI mark 10 times and topped 30 homers eight times. Drove in 126 runs to earn 2004 A.L. most valuable player honors in first season with Angels after eight years as Expos phenom. Led all outfielders in assists over tenure in right field. Nine All-Star Game appearances and eight Silver Slugger Awards.”
MLB debut: Sept. 19, 1996 for the Montreal Expos
Last MLB appearance: Sept. 28 2011 for the Baltimore Orioles
Career:
Batting average: .318
Home Runs: 449
RBI: 1,496
Hits: 2,590
Teams:
Montreal Expos 1996–2003
Anaheim Angels / Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 2004–2009
Texas Rangers 2010
Baltimore Orioles 2011
Highlights:
AL MVP: 2004
Silver Slugger Award (8): 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004–2007, 2010
All-Star (9): 1999–2002, 2004–2007, 2010
First Dominican-born position player in Hall of Fame
Angels Hall of Fame
