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 Dominican-Canadian professional baseball first baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays, debuting in MLB in 2019. He is a right-handed batter and thrower. Notably, he is the son of Baseball Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero Sr.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1992: Ken Griffey Jr. wins All-Star Game MVP

In 1992, Ken Griffey Jr. was the youngest All-Star Game MVP at age 22 and 236 days old, before Vladimir Guerrero Jr. broke the record in 2021.

2007: Vladimir Guerrero Sr.'s Home Run Derby Win

In 2023, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. became part of the first father-son duo to win the Derby, with his father Vladimir Guerrero having won the contest in 2007.

January 24, 2017: Ranked as Third Best Prospect

On January 24, 2017, MLB named Vladimir Guerrero Jr. the third best prospect at third base.

2017: Minor League Season with Lansing and Dunedin

In 2017, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. played in the minor leagues with the Class-A Lansing Lugnuts and the Advanced-A Dunedin Blue Jays, finishing the season with a .323 batting average, 13 home runs, and 76 RBI. He was also named ESPN's Prospect of the Year.

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.

August 2019: American League Player of the Week Award

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. received the American League Player of the Week Award in August 2019.

2019: Rookie Season and Home Run Derby

In 2019, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a notable rookie season, batting .272 with 15 home runs. He also broke the single round home run record in the Home Run Derby with 40 home runs and hit a ball with the fastest exit velocity (118.9 mph) of all balls hit by major league batters in 2019.

2021: Statistical Leader and Hank Aaron Award

In 2021, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finished the season batting .311/.401/.601, tied for the major league lead in home runs with 48, led in runs scored with 123, and won the American League Hank Aaron Award.

2021: All-Star MVP and Home Run Leader

In 2021, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. led the major leagues in home runs (tied with 48), runs scored (123), and total bases (363). He was also voted to the All-Star Game in 2021, during which he won the MVP award.

July 10, 2023: MLB Home Run Derby Win

On July 10, 2023, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won the MLB Home Run Derby in Seattle, becoming part of the first father-son duo to win the Derby.

2023: Shohei Ohtani's Salary in 2023

In 2025, Shohei Ohtani's 2023 salary ($30 million) was mentioned as the second highest salary paid to an arbitration-eligible player in league history, setting the record that Vladimir Guerrero's 2025 salary ($28.5 million) was third to.

January 30, 2024: Cover Athlete of MLB The Show 24

On January 30, 2024, Guerrero was named the cover athlete of MLB The Show 24. This made him and his father the first father-son duo to both headline an MLB video game.

2024: Highest Salary in 2024

In 2025, Juan Soto's 2024 salary ($31 million) was mentioned as the highest salary paid to an arbitration-eligible player in league history, setting the record that Vladimir Guerrero's 2025 salary ($28.5 million) was third to.

2024: Record Salary Arbitration Amount

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s salary for the 2024 season was set at $19.9 million, a record amount determined by the salary arbitration process.

January 9, 2025: Avoided Arbitration with Blue Jays

On January 9, 2025, Vladimir Guerrero and the Blue Jays avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $28.5 million salary, the third-highest salary paid to an arbitration-eligible player in league history.