Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Guerrero with the Lansing Lugnuts in 2017
Toronto Blue Jays
Third baseman
Born: (1999-03-16) March 16, 1999
Montreal, Quebec
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Vladimir Guerrero Ramos Jr. (born March 16, 1999) is a Canadian-born Dominican professional baseball third baseman in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. He is considered the top prospect in the Blue Jays organization by both Major League Baseball (MLB) and Baseball America.[1][2] MLB ranks Guerrero as the 6th best prospect in professional baseball, while Baseball America ranks him 2nd.[3][4]

Professional career

Guerrero was ranked as the 2015 top international free agent by Baseball America,[5] and 4th overall by MLB.[6] He signed with Toronto on July 2, 2015, for $3.9 million.[7][8] Guerrero was assigned to extended spring training camp to open the 2016 minor league season.[9] On June 22, it was announced that Guerrero would make his professional baseball debut with the Rookie Advanced Bluefield Blue Jays the following day.[10] Guerrero hit his first professional home run on June 24, a two-run shot in a 4–2 loss to the Bristol Pirates.[11] On August 12, Guerrero recorded his first multi-home run game, hitting two solo shots in an 18–5 win against the Pulaski Yankees.[12] Later in August, he was named the Appalachian League's All-Star at third base.[13] Guerrero played in 62 games for Bluefield in 2016, and hit .271 with eight home runs, 46 runs batted in (RBI), and 15 stolen bases.[14][15] On January 24, 2017, MLB named Guerrero the third best prospect at third base heading into the 2017 minor league season.[16]

Guerrero opened the 2017 minor league season with the Class-A Lansing Lugnuts. In a 6–3 win over the Great Lakes Loons on April 7, Guerrero hit his first home run of the season.[17][18] He was named a Midwest League All-Star on June 7.[19] On June 29, Guerrero was named to the World team roster for the 2017 All-Star Futures Game.[20] On July 6, the Blue Jays announced that Guerrero would be promoted to the Advanced-A Dunedin Blue Jays following the All-Star Futures Game.[21]

Personal life

Guerrero is the son of former MLB player Vladimir Guerrero and the nephew of Wilton Guerrero.[22] He was born in Montreal while his father was playing for the Montreal Expos, and is a Canadian citizen.[23][24] His cousin, Gabriel, is a prospect in the Cincinnati Reds organization.[25]

References

  1. ↑ "MLB 2017 Prospect Watch". MLB.com. Retrieved January 28, 2017.
  2. ↑ Singh, David (November 1, 2016). "Guerrero Jr. named No. 1 Blue Jays prospect by Baseball America". Sportsnet. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  3. ↑ "MLB 2017 Prospect Watch". MLB.com. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
  4. ↑ "2017 Midseason Top 100 Prospects". Baseball America. July 7, 2017. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
  5. ↑ Badler, Ben (June 30, 2015). "Top 30 International Prospects For July 2". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
  6. ↑ Sanchez, Jesse (July 2, 2015). "Top international prospects signing breakdown". MLB.com. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
  7. ↑ Sanchez, Jesse (July 2, 2015). "Blue Jays agree to deal with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.". MLB.com. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
  8. ↑ Badler, Ben (July 2, 2015). "Blue Jays Agree To Sign No. 1 International Prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
  9. ↑ Rosenbaum, Mike (April 7, 2016). "Where the Blue Jays' Top 30 prospects are starting the season". MLB.com. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  10. ↑ Simmons, Jeff (June 22, 2016). "Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to debut with Blue Jays’ rookie ball affiliate". Sportsnet. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
  11. ↑ Rosenbaum, Mike (June 24, 2016). "Like father, like home run: Dad sees Vlad Jr. jack". MLB.com. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Jays soar over Yankees 18-5". MiLB.com. August 12, 2016. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Postseason All-Star Teams". MiLB.com. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Vladimir Guerrero Register Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
  15. ↑ Matheson, Keegan (November 17, 2016). "At the Letters: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. already exceeding expectations". Sportsnet. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
  16. ↑ Callis, Jim (January 24, 2017). "2017 Prospect Watch: Top 10 Third Basemen". MLB.com. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  17. ↑ Armstrong, Laura (April 7, 2017). "Blue Jays catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia makes first start". thestar.com. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  18. ↑ "Top Jays prospect Guerrero hits first MWL blast". MiLB.com. April 7, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  19. ↑ Tripodi, Chris (June 7, 2017). "Guerrero, Bichette highlight MWL All-Stars". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
  20. ↑ Cooper, J. J. (June 29, 2017). "The List: Five To Watch At The Futures Game". Baseball America. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
  21. ↑ "Blue Jays to promote prospects Bichette, Guerrero Jr. to Dunedin". Sportsnet. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
  22. ↑ Simmons, Jeff (July 3, 2015). "Person of Interest: 411 on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.". Sportsnet. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
  23. ↑ "Blue Jays sign Vladimir Guerrero Jr.". sports.espn.go.com. July 2, 2015. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
  24. ↑ Stinson, Scott (March 13, 2017). "Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. aiming to top his pop". torontosun.com. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
  25. ↑ "Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
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