Pedro Guerrero was a Dominican baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for 15 seasons. He was primarily a third baseman and outfielder, but also played first base and designated hitter. Guerrero was known for his powerful hitting, and was a four-time All-Star and a Silver Slugger award winner.
Guerrero began his professional career in the minor leagues in 1973, and made his Major League debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1978. He quickly established himself as a valuable player, hitting .300 or better in each of his first four seasons. In 1981, he helped lead the Dodgers to a World Series championship, hitting .333 in the postseason.
Over the course of his career, Guerrero played for the Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, and Baltimore Orioles. He had his best season in 1985, when he hit .320 with 33 home runs and 87 RBI for the Dodgers. He finished second in the National League MVP voting that year, behind Willie McGee of the Cardinals.
Guerrero's career was not without controversy, however. In 1981, he was arrested for soliciting a prostitute, and in 1987 he was arrested for drug possession. He also had a reputation for being difficult to manage, and clashed with several of his managers over the years.
Despite these issues, Guerrero remained a productive player throughout his career. He retired in 1992 with a career batting average of .300, 215 home runs, and 898 RBI. He was inducted into the Latino Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010.
After his playing career, Guerrero struggled with health issues, including a stroke in 2015 that left him partially paralyzed. He passed away in 2018 at the age of 60. Despite his off-field troubles, Guerrero is remembered as one of the most talented and feared hitters of his era, and a key contributor to several successful teams.
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