Wilton Guerrero

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Wilton Alvaro Guerrero

Bats Both, Throws Right
Height 5' 11", Weight 145 lb.

Debut September 3, 1996
Born October 24, 1974 in Don Gregorio, D.R.

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Overshadowed by his brother Vladimir Guerrero, Wilton Guerrero had some talent in his own right. In 2000, he went 13-53 (.283) as a pinch hitter, and hit .360 in 6 games as a designated hitter. Also, in the last three games of 2000 in which Wilton hit a home run, Vladimir hit a home run as well.

The two most similar players through 2006, according to the similarity scores method, are Bob Fisher and Mike Sharperson.

Guerrero was suspended for 8 games and fined $1,000 on July 1, 1997 for using a corked bat.