Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a Canadian-Dominican professional baseball first baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays. He debuted in MLB in 2019. The right-handed batter and thrower is the son of Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero Sr.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2016: Professional Debut and All-Star Selection

In 2016, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. made his professional debut with the Bluefield Blue Jays, hit his first home run, recorded a multi-home run game, and was named the Appalachian League's All-Star at third base.

January 24, 2017: Ranked Prospect

On January 24, 2017, MLB named Vladimir Guerrero Jr. the third best prospect at third base heading into the 2017 minor league season.

2017: Minor League Season and Prospect of the Year

In 2017, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. played for the Lansing Lugnuts and Dunedin Blue Jays, was named a Midwest League All-Star, played in the All-Star Futures Game, helped Dunedin reach the playoffs, and was named ESPN's Prospect of the Year.

2018: Double-A and Triple-A Seasons

In 2018, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. started the season with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, led the Eastern League in batting average and RBIs, was named Eastern League's Player of the Month, suffered a knee injury, and was promoted to the Buffalo Bisons.

2018: Minor League Player of the Year

In 2018, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was named Minor League Player of the Year by both Baseball America and USA Today.

2019: First MLB Home Run and Player of the Week Award

In 2019, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first major league home run, became the youngest Blue Jay to hit a home run, won the American League Player of the Week Award, and set records in the Home Run Derby. He batted .272 with 15 home runs and 69 RBI.

2019: Home Run Derby Records

In 2019, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. set records for most home runs in a single round (29) and most home runs in a single derby (91).

2021: All-Star MVP and Home Run Leader

In 2021, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. led the major leagues in home runs, runs scored, and total bases. He was voted to the AL All-Star roster and named MVP, while also finishing second in AL MVP votes for the season.

2021: Awards and Season Stats

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finished the 2021 season batting .311/.401/.601 and tied the major league lead in home runs with 48, led in runs scored with 123, and led the majors in total bases with 363. He won the American League Hank Aaron Award & the Tip O'Neill Award, but finished second in American League MVP voting.

2022: Defensive Recognition

In 2022, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was named as a finalist for a Gold Glove Award for his defensive play at first base in the American League, and was announced as the winner of the award on November 1.