Team: Buffalo Bisons (AAA)ETA: 2019Position: 3BAge: 19 DOB: 03/16/1999Bats: R Throws: RHeight: 6' 1" Weight: 200 lb.Signed: July 2, 2015 - TOR
The son of 2004 AL MVP and nine-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero, Vlad Jr. was widely viewed as the top international prospect when he signed with Toronto for $3.9 million, the second-highest bonus in franchise history, in July 2015. His enormous talent was obvious the following year during his pro debut in the Rookie-level Appalachian League, and then even more so during his full-season debut in 2017, when, at age 18, Guerrero produced a .323/.425/.485 line with 13 homers between Class A Lansing and Class A Advanced Dunedin. He earned Midwest League All-Star honors in the process, as well as a trip to the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game in July before a torrid second half in the Florida State League. The teenager was even more impressive at Double-A in 2018, hitting .410/.460/.668 over his first 54 games before a strained patellar tendon in his left knee landed him on the disabled list in June.
Much like his father, Vlad Jr. has an elite ability to barrel the ball from the right side of the plate and generates effortless plus raw power to all fields with his combination of bat speed, physical strength and hand-eye coordination. His plate discipline is also impressive, as he accrued more walks (76) than strikeouts (62) in 2017 to finish among the Minor League leaders in on-base percentage. Moved from the outfield to third base before the season, Guerrero shows glimpses of becoming a passable defender there in spite of having below-average speed and range. His arm strength has developed into another above-average tool since signing.
As a future plus hitter with at least 30-homer potential, Guerrero boasts the offensive profile of a perennial All-Star and possible MVP candidate in his prime. Retaining his athleticism without becoming too bulky could pose a challenge for Guerrero moving forward, though obviously he has the requisite offensive profile to support a move to first base or left field.
Source...MLB
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