Pedro Guerrero, baseball player, 215 home runs, 1978-1992

Pedro Guerrero

Born: 6/29/1956 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1978-09-22 | Final Game: 1992-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 176 lbs

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Biography

Pedro Guerrero was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1978 to 1992. Born in 1956, Guerrero made a significant impact on the game with his powerful hitting and dynamic presence on the field. Over the course of 1,536 games, he amassed 1,618 hits, 215 home runs, and 898 RBIs, culminating in a robust batting average of 0.3. His speed on the bases was notable as well, with 97 stolen bases to his name, showcasing his versatility and athleticism during an era characterized by both power and speed. Guerrero was a five-time All-Star and earned recognition as the World Series MVP, solidifying his status as one of the key players in the league during his time. Known for his aggressive hitting style and ability to perform in clutch situations, he contributed significantly to the teams he played for, particularly the Los Angeles Dodgers. His career narrative unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, where players were increasingly recognized for their individual talents, and Guerrero's contributions were instrumental in shaping the offensive landscape of the game. His legacy continues to be remembered by fans and historians alike as a testament to the skill and excitement he brought to the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1536 5392 730 1618 267 29 215 898 97 609 862 0.300 0.370 0.480 0.850 21168.8

Career AVG .300 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +15.9% above league average.

Career OBP .370 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +14.2% above league average.

Career SLG .480 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — +24.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.850 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — +19.5% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1978 LAD NL 5 8 3 5 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0.625 — — — — 0.0
1979 LAD NL 25 62 7 15 2 0 2 9 2 1 14 0.242 .265 (-9%) .329 (-24%) .397 (-7%) .727 (-15%) -175.9
1980 LAD NL 75 183 27 59 9 1 7 31 2 12 31 0.322 .264 (+22%) .326 (+10%) .387 (+28%) .714 (+20%) 600.6
1981 LAD NL 98 347 46 104 17 2 12 48 5 34 57 0.300 .255 (+17%) .320 (+14%) .368 (+26%) .688 (+20%) 1289.1
1982 LAD NL 150 575 87 175 27 5 32 100 22 65 89 0.304 .261 (+17%) .324 (+17%) .388 (+38%) .712 (+28%) 3291.9
1983 LAD NL 160 584 87 174 28 6 32 103 23 72 110 0.298 .260 (+14%) .324 (+15%) .389 (+36%) .714 (+27%) 3171.8
1984 LAD NL 144 535 85 162 29 4 16 72 9 49 105 0.303 .259 (+17%) .322 (+11%) .384 (+20%) .707 (+16%) 1608.2
1985 LAD NL 137 487 99 156 22 2 33 87 12 83 68 0.320 .257 (+25%) .323 (+30%) .390 (+48%) .714 (+40%) 4127.0
1986 LAD NL 31 61 7 15 3 0 5 10 0 2 19 0.246 .257 (-5%) .325 (-14%) .395 (+37%) .720 (+14%) 113.7
1987 LAD NL 152 545 89 184 25 2 27 89 9 74 85 0.338 .262 (+28%) .331 (+26%) .415 (+30%) .746 (+28%) 3415.2
1988 LAD NL 59 215 24 64 7 1 5 35 2 25 33 0.298 .254 (+17%) .317 (+18%) .377 (+8%) .695 (+13%) 541.2
1988 STL NL 44 149 16 40 7 1 5 30 2 21 26 0.268 .254 (+6%) .317 (+13%) .377 (+14%) .695 (+13%) 541.2
1989 STL NL 162 570 60 177 42 1 17 117 2 79 84 0.311 .254 (+22%) .319 (+22%) .375 (+27%) .694 (+25%) 2996.8
1990 STL NL 136 498 42 140 31 1 13 80 1 44 70 0.281 .257 (+9%) .324 (+3%) .385 (+10%) .710 (+7%) 562.5
1991 STL NL 115 427 41 116 12 1 8 70 4 37 46 0.272 .255 (+6%) .323 (+1%) .384 (-6%) .708 (-3%) -233.7
1992 STL NL 43 146 10 32 6 1 1 16 2 11 25 0.219 .255 (-14%) .322 (-16%) .377 (-22%) .699 (-19%) -493.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
26 89 7 20 4 2 4 16 13 19 0.225

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1985 NLCS LAN 6 20 2 5 1 0 0 4 5 2 0.250
1983 NLCS LAN 4 12 1 3 1 1 0 2 3 3 0.250
1981 NLCS LAN 5 19 1 2 0 0 1 2 1 4 0.105
1981 NWDIV LAN 5 17 1 3 1 0 1 1 2 4 0.176
1981 WS LAN 6 21 2 7 1 1 2 7 2 6 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 573 552 4809 309 63 341
2B 12 9 12 25 2 3
3B 373 351 232 725 77 55
OF 541 513 954 34 23 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 LAN 1B 4 0 25 1 0 0
1979 LAN 1B 8 0 33 2 1 0
1979 LAN 3B 3 0 1 2 0 1
1979 LAN OF 12 12 19 0 0 0
1980 LAN 1B 2 1 14 2 0 1
1980 LAN 2B 12 9 12 25 2 3
1980 LAN 3B 3 2 3 9 0 1
1980 LAN OF 40 30 74 1 1 0
1981 LAN 1B 1 0 6 0 0 0
1981 LAN 3B 21 19 14 51 7 5
1981 LAN OF 75 74 145 4 4 0
1982 LAN 3B 24 14 13 42 5 3
1982 LAN OF 137 134 269 11 7 6
1983 LAN 1B 2 1 7 3 1 0
1983 LAN 3B 157 156 123 305 30 22
1984 LAN 1B 16 16 129 6 6 12
1984 LAN 3B 76 72 36 141 16 12
1984 LAN OF 58 49 106 4 0 0
1985 LAN 1B 12 10 89 5 0 7
1985 LAN 3B 44 44 21 111 9 9
1985 LAN OF 81 80 141 7 4 2
1986 LAN 1B 4 4 30 0 0 4
1986 LAN OF 10 9 9 1 0 0
1987 LAN 1B 40 39 319 38 7 30
1987 LAN OF 109 108 163 6 5 0
1988 LAN 1B 15 15 86 13 1 6
1988 LAN 3B 45 44 21 64 10 2
1988 LAN OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
1988 SLN 1B 37 35 348 22 0 18
1988 SLN OF 7 7 10 0 1 0
1989 SLN 1B 160 160 1445 72 15 99
1990 SLN 1B 132 132 1083 73 13 74
1991 SLN 1B 112 111 953 66 16 73
1992 SLN 1B 28 28 242 6 3 17
1992 SLN OF 10 10 17 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 573
Second Base 12
Third Base 374
Left Field 216
Center Field 108
Right Field 240

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1991 Player of the Week Week of 1991-07-06
1989 Player of the Month August
1988 Player of the Week Week of 1988-08-26
1985 Player of the Month June
1985 Player of the Week Week of 1985-06-14
1985 Player of the Week Week of 1985-07-26
1982 Player of the Week Week of 1982-08-27
1982 Silver Slugger OF
1982 TSN All-Star OF
1981 TSN All-Star OF
1981 World Series MVP

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 SLN NL $2,425,000
1991 SLN NL $2,283,334
1990 SLN NL $2,083,333
1989 SLN NL $1,833,333
1988 LAN NL $1,720,000
1987 LAN NL $1,520,000
1986 LAN NL $1,370,000
1985 LAN NL $1,270,000
Total Career Earnings $14,505,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1990 Most Valuable Player NL 24th 2.0 336 0
1989 Most Valuable Player NL 3rd 190.0 336 1
1987 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 12.0 336 0
1985 Most Valuable Player NL 3rd 208.0 336 3
1983 Most Valuable Player NL 4th 182.0 336 1
1982 Most Valuable Player NL 3rd 175.0 336 0