Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a young baseball superstar who plays as a first baseman and a designated hitter for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is the son of former MLB player and Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero Sr and nephew to Wilton Guerrero, who is also a former MLB player.
Vladimir made his MLB debut in 2019, quickly becoming popular in the sport. He is a three-time All-Star and won the Golden Glove Award in 2022.
At 16, Vladimir signed a contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on July 2, 2015, and received a signing bonus of $3.9 million. He debuted professionally with the Rookie Advanced Bluefield Blue Jays on June 23, 2015, and hit his first home run a few days later. In 2016, he played 62 games for the Bluefield Blue Jays, and in 2017, he was named the third-best prospect and opened the season with Class-A Lansing Lugnuts.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Contract Breakdown
- How much is Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting paid?
- How much does Vladimir Guerrero Jr. make in a minute?
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Career Earnings
- What are the terms of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Contract?
- How much of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Contract is guaranteed?
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Contract History
- FAQs
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2015 | - | $3,900,000 | $3,900,000 | - | $3,900,000 |
| 2019 | $468,488 | - | $468,488 | - | $468,488 |
| 2020 | $214,556 | - | $214,556 | - | $214,556 |
| 2021 | $605,400 | - | $605,400 | - | $605,400 |
| 2022 | $7,900,000 | - | $7,900,000 | - | $7,900,000 |
| 2023 | $14,500,000 | - | $14,500,000 | - | $14,500,000 |
Source - Spotrac.
How much is Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting paid?
Vladmir’s present contract with the Toronto Blue Jays is worth $14.5 million for a year and comes with a guaranteed annual salary of an average of $14.5 million. The contract also states that in 2023, Vladimir will earn a base salary of $14.5 million while carrying a total compensation of the same amount.
A quick rundown of his contract shows that it has grown from thousand to million in just three years. He started with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2020 with a $579 thousand contract with a signing bonus of $3.9 million, which has escalated.
How much does Vladimir Guerrero Jr. make in a minute?
As per the latest contract, considering Vladmir’s best-case annual salary is $14.5 million, dividing this amount by the total number of minutes in a year: i.e., 525,600 minutes, the amount concludes to $27.5 per minute.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Career Earnings
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has earned an estimated total income of around $27.58 million since his debut in the MLB with the Toronto Blue Jays, with an annual average income of approximately $5.2 million, as per spotrac.com.
What are the terms of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Contract?
According to Vladimir’s current contract, he signed a one-year contract avoiding arbitration with the Toronto Blue Jays, worth $14.5 million annually, and he is set to become a free agent by the 2026 season.
How much of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Contract is guaranteed?
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s most recent contract, worth $14.5 million, guarantees him the exact amount as the base and annual compensation.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Contract History
Toronto Blue Jays (2019-Present)
2015: Guerrero Jr. signed a contract with the Toronto Blue Jays and received a signing bonus of $3.9 million. He made his MLB debut on April 26, 2019.
2020: Guerrero Jr. signed a one-year, $579,300 contract with the Blue Jays.
2022: Guerrero Jr. signed a one-year, $7.9 million contract with the Blue Jays.
2023: Guerrero Jr. signed a one-year, $14.5 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.
FAQs
Q. How old is Vladimir Guerrero Jr.?
A. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is 24 years old.
A. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is 24 years old.
Q. How many seasons has Vladimir Guerrero Jr. played?
A. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is currently playing his 5th season.
A. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is currently playing his 5th season.
Q. When will Vladimir Guerrero Jr. become a free agent?
A. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is said to become a free agent before the 2026 season.
A. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is said to become a free agent before the 2026 season.
Q. What is Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s batting average?
A. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has a batting average of .276 this season.
A. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has a batting average of .276 this season.
Q. How many home runs has Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit?
A. As of July 12, 2023, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has hit 14 home runs in his MLB career.
A. As of July 12, 2023, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has hit 14 home runs in his MLB career.
