Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Vladimir Guerrero Jr. born?March 16, 1999
2. Where was Vladimir Guerrero Jr. born?Montreal, Canada
3. What is the primary position?First Baseman
4. What is the family legacy?Son of Baseball Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero Sr
5. Who is Vladimir Guerrero Jr.?He is a baseball superstar born on March 16, 1999, in Montreal, Quebec. He is the son of Hall of Fame player Vladimir Guerrero Sr. and has Dominican and Canadian roots.
6. How did he become a baseball star?The Toronto Blue Jays signed him in 2015, and he worked hard in the minor leagues. A standout 2018 season earned him awards, and he then debuted in MLB and quickly became a top hitter.

International Free Agent: A player from outside the United States and Canada who is eligible to sign with MLB teams.
Plate Discipline: A hitter's ability to distinguish between good and bad pitches, leading to fewer strikeouts and more walks.
Total Bases: A statistic calculated by adding singles (1), doubles (2), triples (3), and home runs (4) for a player.