Vladimir Guerrero

Major League Baseball All-Star outfielder Vladimir Guerrero currently plays for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Fast Facts:

1. Full name: Vladimir Alvino Guerrero
2. Born: February 9, 1976
3. Birthplace: Don Gregorio, Nizao, Dominican Republic
4. 2004: American League MVP
5. 2007 All-Star Starter
6. 2007: Wins All-Star Game Home Run Derby

Montreal Expos Baseball

Guerrero was originally signed as an undrafted amateur free agent on March 1, 1993 by the Montreal Expos. He was placed with Montreal's minor league affiliates for his first few seasons. On September 19, 1996, Guerrero was called up to make his MLB debut with the Expos, playing in nine games that season.

During the 1997 season, Guerrero joined the Expos for 90 major league games, and was sixth in voting for the MLB Rookie of the Year Award. Guerrero earned a full roster spot in the 1998 season, playing in 159 games, hitting 108 runs and finishing with a .324 batting average.

Guerrero earned several honors following the 1999 season, earning his first of eight MLB All-Star Game selections and his first of seven Silver Slugger Awards. He continued with the Expos over the next few years, playing in nearly every regular season game until an injury benched him in 2003.

Angels Baseball

Following the 2003 season, Guerrero was granted free agency and signed with the then named Anaheim Angels on January 14, 2004. His first season with the Angels was favorable, earning him his fifth All-Star Selection and fourth Silver Slugger Award. He was also voted as the MLB Most Valuable player the same year. Guerrero played his first post season game in 2004, where the Angels lost the American League Divisional Series to the Boston Red Sox.

He has continued with on the Angels full roster, where he is currently a starter for the 2008 regular season.

Vladimir Guerrero Timeline

• 1976: Born February 9
• 1996: Debut with Montreal Expos
• 1999-2002: National League All-Star
• 2004: Signs with Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
• 2004-2006: American League All-Star
• 2004: American League Most Valuable Player
• 2007: All-Star Starter
• 2007: Wins All-Star Weekend Home Run Derby

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