| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
| Weight | 111 kg |
| Date of Birth | March 16, 1999 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a Canadian professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). Widely regarded as one of MLB’s best hitters during his career, he made his major league debut in April 2019.
Born Name
Vladimir Guerrero Ramos
Nick Name
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Nationality
Education
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. received baseball training from his uncle Wilton and has said of Wilton “I think everything I’ve learned in baseball has been from him. I’ve been practicing with him since I was five. He’s the one who taught me to practice well.”
Occupation
Professional Baseball Player
Family
- Father – Vladimir Guerrero (A Dominican former professional baseball player who spent 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a right fielder and designated hitter and played for the Montreal Expos (1996–2003), Anaheim Angels / Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2004–2009), Texas Rangers (2010), and Baltimore Orioles (2011))
- Mother – Riquelma Ramos
- Siblings – Pablo Guerrero (Brother) (Professional baseball player who signed with the Texas Rangers as an international free agent in January 2023), Vladimir Miguel Guerrero (Half-Brother) (Professional baseball player who signed with the New York Mets on January 15, 2024). Also, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has at least 5 more siblings.
- Others – Altagracia (Paternal Grandmother), Wilton Álvaro Guerrero (Paternal Uncle) (A Dominican former second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1996–1998), Montreal Expos (1998–2000, 2002), Cincinnati Reds (2001–2002), and Kansas City Royals (2004)), Gabriel Guerrero Martinez (Cousin) (A Dominican former professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds), Pedro Martínez (Godfather) (A Dominican-American former professional baseball starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1992 to 2009, most notably the Boston Red Sox from 1998 to 2004)
Position
First baseman / Designated hitter / Third baseman
Bats
Right
Throws
Right
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 2 in or 188 cm
Weight
111 kg or 244.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has dated –
- Nathjalie (2023-Present) – He got married to Nathjalie in the year 2023 and the couple has been blessed with 2 children.
Race / Ethnicity
Mixed
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Imposing physique
Brand Endorsements
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has done endorsement work for brands such as BODYARMOR Canada, Uncrustables, and Circle K Canada.
Religion
Christianity
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Facts
- A Canadian citizen, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was born in Montreal while his father was playing for the Montreal Expos.
- At a young age, he shifted to the Dominican Republic along with his mother and spent most of his early childhood there.
- He was very young when his parents separated and his mother subsequently relocated to Santiago, Dominican Republic. He grew up splitting his time between Santiago with his mother, Don Gregorio with his uncle Wilton, and in the United States with his father during the summer.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was ranked as the top international free agent by Baseball America when he was eligible for free agency in 2015 and was ranked as the fourth-best by MLB.com.
- He was 16 years old when he signed a $3.9 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays on July 2, 2015.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has used the English language to speak with his Blue Jays teammates and team staff but has given media interviews, including the one on the field after winning the 2021 All-Star Game MVP, in Spanish with the help of the team’s interpreter. In 2019, he stated, “I’m trying to learn as quickly as possible so I can talk to fans.”
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