Vladimir Guerrero

## About

Vladimir Guerrero is a Hall of Fame right fielder who played in MLB from 1996 to 2011. He was the first person in MLB history to be inducted as a Hall of Famer representing the Angels, although he represents the Expos in both versions of Backyard Baseball.

## Scouting Reports

### Backyard Baseball 2001 and 2003

Vladimir Guerrero

Vlad's biggest draw is his big arm, at 95/100 throwing strength. He can rifle out players at the plate all the way from right field. However, it's accuracy is just 39, so this may result in more flubbed throws. At the plate, Vlad has decent power at 82 and average contact at 54. Vlad also has decent speed and stamina, both are rated 72.

## League History

### BBL

#### Season 1

In the inaugural BBL draft, Vladimir was taken 26th overall by coach Yurya of the Diamondbacks. Perhaps Yurya couldn't get the hang of Vlad's swing, because he batted a relatively poor 0.388 with just 4 home runs.

#### Season 2

The next season, Vlad was taken 28th overall by coach GSchlim of the Angels. Vlad improved significantly, batting 0.681.

#### Season 3

With more players available to be drafted, Vlad went with the first pick of the 3rd round (49th overall), taken by coach Eauxps I. Fourgott of the Mariners. Vlad played a big role in the offense, finishing second in batting average and runs scored.

#### Season 4

Vlad was taken with the last pick of the second round, pick 48 overall, by coach Mavfatha of the Orioles, who traded him to the Melonheads coached by Eauxps I. Fourgott, reuniting the coach with the player. Vlad was unable to replicate his Season 3 success.

#### Season 5

In Season 5, Vladimir was taken 26th overall in the second round by coach crazyei8hts of the Giants. Vladimir was needed to play right field in order to bump Ichiro to the catcher position in the AI defense. But Vlad played a big role on the user side, too. He batted 0.648, smacked 11 home runs, scored 37 runs and drove in 36, and stole a career high 28 bases.

#### Season 6

Vladimir was taken in the second round again, with the 37th overall pick by coach Wizard of the Wombats, who was trying to emanate crazyei8hts' style from Season 5. Vlad played a big role on the Wombats, finishing second in batting average, home runs, and RBIs.

#### Season 7

In a similar spot, Vlad was drafted 39th overall by coach Marco of the Yankees. Vlad was a main source of offense for the Yanks, leading the team in home runs and RBIs.

#### Season 8

In Season 8, Vladimir was taken 33rd overall by coach Toast of the Twins. He had a pretty down year offensively, but much like Season 5, he was used to bump Susan Gore to the AI catcher position.

#### Season 9

Vladimir was drafted 42nd overall in the second round by coach arcothunder of the Athletics for Season 9. With AI defensive priorities thrown out for the first time, Vladimir was able to play catcher for the AI A's. He was less reliant on power, hitting just one home run, but he improved his batting average to 0.531.

## Trivia

* Vladimir Guerrero is one of several Backyard Baseball pros whose son also made it to the major leagues.
* In Season 5, Vladimir was 4th in the league in stolen bases, but 3rd on his own team.