Pedro Guerrero

Baseball player and manager, Dodgers star

Pedro Guerrero - Baseball player and manager, Dodgers star
Born

June 29th, 1956
69 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Dominican Republic

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A professional baseball player and manager from the Dominican Republic, excelled as a right fielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball. Made a significant mark while playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, contributing to the team's success in the late 1970s and 1980s. Was recognized as an All-Star and achieved a World Series championship in 1981. After retiring as a player, transitioned into a management role within the sport, continuing to influence the game at various levels.

Won the World Series with the Dodgers in 1981

Selected as an All-Star in multiple seasons

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