Vladimir Guerrero's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Vladimir Guerrero, nicknamed "Vlad the Impaler", is a Dominican former professional baseball player. He played 16 seasons in MLB as a right fielder and designated hitter for the Montreal Expos (1996–2003), Anaheim/Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2004–2009), Texas Rangers (2010), and Baltimore Orioles (2011). Known for his exceptional talent, free-swinging approach, and powerful arm, Guerrero was a nine-time All-Star, won the American League MVP award in 2004, and received eight Silver Slugger Awards. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

1986: First Western Division Title Since 1986

In 2004, Vladimir Guerrero led the Angels to their first Western Division title since 1986.

1986: Wally Joyner won the Derby

Making his 8th Major League Baseball All-Star Game appearance, Guerrero subsequently won his first career Home Run Derby in the 2007 season, highlighted by a 503-foot (153 m) home run. He is the third Angel to win the Derby (after Wally Joyner in 1986).

1998: Strong Performance and New Deal

In 1998, Vladimir Guerrero batted .324 with 38 home runs and 109 RBIs, leading to a $28 million deal before the end of the season.

1998: Montreal Expos Player of the Year

In 1998, Vladimir Guerrero won the Montreal Expos Player of the Year award.

1999: All-Star and Hitting Streak

In 1999, Vladimir Guerrero represented the Expos at the All-Star Game and maintained a 31-game hitting streak, finishing the season with 131 RBIs.

1999: Montreal Expos Player of the Year

In 1999, Vladimir Guerrero won the Montreal Expos Player of the Year award.

2000: Career High in Home Runs

In 2000, Vladimir Guerrero hit a career-high 44 home runs.

2000: Montreal Expos Player of the Year

In 2000, Vladimir Guerrero won the Montreal Expos Player of the Year award.

July 7, 2001: Remarkable Throw

On July 7, 2001, Vladimir Guerrero made one of the best throws in MLB history, throwing out Alberto Castillo from deep right field to home plate, preventing a run.

2002: Montreal Expos Player of the Year

In 2002, Vladimir Guerrero won the Montreal Expos Player of the Year award.

2002: The Angels won the 2002 World Series

In 2004, Mike Scioscia said that Guerrero "really carried us on his back" in the last month of the season, as the Angels overtook first place and won the 2002 World Series as the American League Wild Card.

2003: Garret Anderson won the Derby

2004: Leading the Angels and Winning MVP

During the 2004 MLB season, Vladimir Guerrero led the Angels to their first Western Division title since 1986 and was chosen as the second Angel to win the AL MVP, earning 354 points.

2004: Selected for All-Star Game

In the 2007 season, Vladimir Guerrero made his 8th Major League Baseball All-Star Game appearance and was selected for the All-Star Game in each of his first four seasons with the Angels (2004-2007).

2005: Western Division Win and Milestone Home Run

In 2005, the Angels won the Western Division again, and Vladimir Guerrero hit his 300th home run before the age of 30, joining a select group of players.

August 2006: Hitting Streak Ends

In August 2006, Vladimir Guerrero's 44-game hitting streak against the Texas Rangers came to an end in a game in which he was intentionally walked three times, walked four times overall, and finished 0-for-1.

2007: Home Run Derby Win and All-Star Selection

In the 2007 season, Vladimir Guerrero made his 8th Major League Baseball All-Star Game appearance and won his first career Home Run Derby. He was selected for the All-Star Game in each of his first four seasons with the Angels (2004–2007).

2009: Ranked Among Greatest Players

In 2009, Vladimir Guerrero was named number 37 on the Sporting News' list of the 50 greatest current players in baseball.

October 22, 2010: American League Pennant

On October 22, 2010, Vladimir Guerrero drove in 3 runs during game 6 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees, capturing the first American League pennant for the Texas Rangers.