Guerrero’s legendary hitting skill spanned his whole career
But that didn’t mean that Guerrero’s presence in the Orioles lineup was anything less than inspiring.
In 16 seasons, Guerrero hit .318 with 449 home runs, 1,496 RBI, 181 stolen bases and 2,590 hits. A nine-time All-Star, Guerrero won the 2004 American League Most Valuable Player Award with the Angels and earned eight Silver Slugger Awards for his play in right field – where his legendary arm intimidated baserunners for years – and as a designated hitter.
“His hand-eye coordination was amazing, and pitchers always knew that,” said Mickey Hatcher, who was Guerrero’s hitting coach with the Angels. “To extend a pitch on him that he couldn’t hit, you’d have to throw a pitch the catcher couldn’t catch.”
Craig Muder is the director of communications for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
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