Wilton Guerrero, baseball player, 1996-2004

Wilton Guerrero

Born: 10/24/1974 in Don Gregorio, Peravia, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1996-09-03 | Final Game: 2004-10-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 145 lbs

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Biography

Wilton Guerrero, born in 1974, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2004. Primarily a position player, Guerrero appeared in 678 games during his career, showcasing a batting average of .282. He recorded 473 hits, 11 home runs, and 127 RBIs, demonstrating a solid offensive presence throughout his time in the league. Guerrero was known for his speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 42 stolen bases, which contributed to his reputation as a dynamic player. Guerrero's career unfolded during a period marked by significant changes in Major League Baseball, including the rise of power hitters and the increasing emphasis on offensive statistics. While he may not have reached the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Guerrero's consistent performance and ability to get on base made him a valuable asset for the teams he played for. His contributions to the game have been recognized as part of the diverse tapestry of players that enriched the sport during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
678 1678 197 473 53 30 11 127 42 64 249 0.282 0.308 0.369 0.677 -3737.9

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career SLG .369 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.677 vs. league average 0.764 across their career seasons — 11.3% below 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
1996 LAD NL 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1997 LAD NL 111 357 39 104 10 9 4 32 6 8 52 0.291 .266 (+9%) .336 (-9%) .419 (-4%) .756 (-6%) -575.4
1998 LAD NL 64 180 21 51 4 3 0 7 5 4 33 0.283 .266 (+6%) .335 (-11%) .420 (-19%) .755 (-15%) -547.2
1998 WSN NL 52 222 29 63 10 6 2 20 3 10 30 0.284 .266 (+7%) .335 (-7%) .420 (-2%) .755 (-4%) -547.2
1999 WSN NL 132 315 42 92 15 7 2 31 7 13 38 0.292 .271 (+8%) .344 (-6%) .433 (-7%) .778 (-7%) -496.9
2000 WSN NL 127 288 30 77 7 2 2 23 8 19 41 0.267 .270 (-1%) .344 (-10%) .437 (-25%) .782 (-18%) -1093.9
2001 CIN NL 60 142 16 48 5 1 1 8 5 3 17 0.338 .263 (+28%) .332 (+6%) .426 (-4%) .758 (avg) 4.9
2002 CIN NL 59 78 9 19 1 1 0 4 2 6 13 0.244 .261 (-7%) .331 (-10%) .416 (-32%) .747 (-22%) -306.0
2002 WSN NL 44 62 3 12 1 0 0 1 5 1 19 0.194 .261 (-26%) .331 (-38%) .416 (-50%) .747 (-44%) -306.0
2004 KCR AL 24 32 7 7 0 1 0 1 1 0 4 0.219 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 3 0 0 1
2B 265 221 410 589 27 95
3B 11 7 5 10 3 1
OF 125 80 161 5 5 1
SS 45 25 48 74 7 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 LAN 2B 90 84 140 221 4 24
1997 LAN SS 5 3 8 10 0 2
1998 LAN 2B 32 28 53 67 4 16
1998 LAN OF 7 3 6 0 1 0
1998 LAN SS 14 7 12 24 2 6
1998 MON 2B 52 52 103 130 6 25
1999 MON 2B 54 36 65 98 12 17
1999 MON OF 22 19 21 0 0 0
2000 MON 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2000 MON OF 75 52 115 4 4 1
2001 CIN 2B 11 8 21 23 0 4
2001 CIN 3B 4 3 3 5 1 1
2001 CIN OF 6 2 6 0 0 0
2001 CIN SS 16 13 20 31 4 9
2002 CIN 2B 10 4 11 22 0 5
2002 CIN 3B 3 2 1 2 1 0
2002 CIN SS 7 2 7 7 1 3
2002 MON 2B 7 5 9 12 0 2
2002 MON 3B 2 2 1 3 1 0
2002 MON OF 12 4 11 1 0 0
2004 KCA 1B 2 0 3 0 0 1
2004 KCA 2B 8 4 8 16 1 2
2004 KCA 3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
2004 KCA OF 3 0 2 0 0 0
2004 KCA SS 3 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Second Base 265
Third Base 11
Shortstop 45
Left Field 81
Center Field 21
Right Field 27
Designated Hitter 14

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 CIN NL $850,000
2001 CIN NL $400,000
2000 MON NL $825,000
1999 MON NL $340,000
1998 LAN NL $265,000
1997 LAN NL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $2,830,000