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Vladimir Alvino Guerrero (born February 9, 1976 in Nizao, Peravia, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball player. Many feel he is the best all-round player in the Majors because he regularly hits for a high average, hits for power, steals bases and fields his position at a very high level.
His nickname among peers and commentators is "Vladdy".
Vladimir was a free agent for the first time after the 2003 season, and has signed with the Anaheim Angels.
Early career
Vladimir was signed by the Montreal Expos as an amateur free agent in 1993 and eventually made his Major League debut on September 19, 1996.
Vladimir was criticized during his rookie season of 1997 for being too aggressive at the plate. Nonetheless, he put up solid numbers, batting .302 with 11 HRs and 40 RBIs in just 325 at-bats.
Best years
Premature scorn for Vladdy's free swinging ways changed into admiration in 1998. While he continued to swing at pitches which were clearly balls, he also continued to hit them and to this date has never struck out 100 times in a single season. Vladimir batted .324 with 38 HRs and 109 RBIs in 1998 and posted similar or slightly improved numbers through the 2002 season. Vladimir also developed a running game, stealing 37 bases in 2001 and 40 in 2002.
Vladimir's 2003 season was shortened due to injury. In limited at-bats, he hit .330 with 25 HRs and 79 RBIs.
Accomplishments
- All-Star (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)
- Finished 4th in National League MVP voting (2002)
- Finished 6th in National League MVP voting (2000)
- Hit 30+ home runs and stole 30+ bases (2001, 2002) (see 30-30 club)
- Fell one home run short of being the 4th member of the 40-40 Club (2002)
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ja:ウラジーミル・ゲレーロ
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