What is Vladimir Guerrero's nickname?
Q: What is Vladimir Guerrero's nickname?
A: Vlad, Vlady and Vlad the Impaler.
Q: How many seasons did he play in Major League Baseball (MLB)?
A: 16 seasons.
Q: What was Guerrero known for at the plate?
A: He was well known for putting the ball into play, particularly on the first pitch, and had exceptional hands at the plate which allowed him to bat without batting gloves. He could hit for both power and average.
Q: How was his defensive ability regarded?
A: He was sometimes considered a defensive liability due to making errors, but he also had a very powerful throwing arm that allowed him to make outfield assists on base runners.
Q: Why do some believe Guerrero's career was overshadowed by other players?
A: Because he played for a small fan base in Montreal.
Q: Did Guerrero win any awards during his career?
A: Many baseball fans and critics believe he deserved to win the 2000 National League Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award for his remarkable season, an award which instead went to Barry Bonds. He also barely missed being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on the first ballot (first year of candidacy), but he was admitted in on the second ballot.
Q: Does anyone from Guerrero's family currently play in MLB?
A: Yes, one of his sons, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., plays in MLB.
