Pedro Guerrero

Former professional baseball player

Dominican San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic Cancer 6 ft 0 in

Quick Info

ProfessionFormer professional baseball player
NationalityDominican
Date of Birth29/06/1956
Age70 years
BirthplaceSan Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
Zodiac SignCancer

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryDominican former Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman who played 15 seasons, mainly with the Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals, from 1978 to 1992.
Notable HonoursFive-time National League All-Star; 1981 World Series champion and co-MVP with the Dodgers

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 0 in
Weight195 lb
Batting Average.300
Home Runs215
RBIs898

Career

Signed ByCleveland Indians, 1973, after scout Reggie Otero
Major League Debut22/09/1978, Los Angeles Dodgers
Teams
  • Los Angeles Dodgers (1978-1988)
  • St. Louis Cardinals (1988-1992)
Key Moments
  • Regular role with the Dodgers from 1981, helping them win the 1981 World Series
  • Traded to the Cardinals for pitcher John Tudor during the 1988 season
  • Third in MVP voting three times during his career
  • Won a Silver Slugger Award and the 1987 UPI Comeback Player of the Year award
Career Hits1,618
Career Runs Scored730

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Was traded from the Cleveland Indians organisation to the Dodgers in exchange for pitcher Bruce Ellingsen, a trade often regarded as one of the most lopsided in baseball history
2. Writer Bill James described him as the best hitter God had made in a long time
3. Reportedly played the drums in his free time
4. Was reported in critical condition after a brain hemorrhage in April 2017

Also born on 29 June

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