Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Guerrero with the Lansing Lugnuts in 2017
Toronto Blue Jays
Third baseman
Born: (1999-03-16) March 16, 1999 (age 18) Montreal, Quebec
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Vladimir Guerrero Ramos Jr. (born March 16, 1999) is a Canadian-born Dominican professional baseball third baseman in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. He is considered the top prospect in the Blue Jays organization by both Major League Baseball (MLB) and Baseball America. MLB ranks Guerrero as the 6th best prospect in professional baseball, while Baseball America ranks him 2nd.

Guerrero was ranked as the 2015 top international free agent by Baseball America, and 4th overall by MLB. He signed with Toronto on July 2, 2015, for $3.9 million. Guerrero was assigned to extended spring training camp to open the 2016 minor league season. On June 22, it was announced that Guerrero would make his professional baseball debut with the Rookie Advanced Bluefield Blue Jays the following day. Guerrero hit his first professional home run on June 24, a two-run shot in a 4–2 loss to the Bristol Pirates. On August 12, Guerrero recorded his first multi-home run game, hitting two solo shots in an 18–5 win against the Pulaski Yankees. Later in August, he was named the Appalachian League's All-Star at third base. Guerrero played in 62 games for Bluefield in 2016, and hit .271 with eight home runs, 46 runs batted in (RBI), and 15 stolen bases. On January 24, 2017, MLB named Guerrero the third best prospect at third base heading into the 2017 minor league season.

Guerrero opened the 2017 minor league season with the Class-A Lansing Lugnuts. In a 6–3 win over the Great Lakes Loons on April 7, Guerrero hit his first home run of the season. He was named a Midwest League All-Star on June 7. On June 29, Guerrero was named to the World team roster for the 2017 All-Star Futures Game. On July 6, the Blue Jays announced that Guerrero would be promoted to the Advanced-A Dunedin Blue Jays following the All-Star Futures Game.