“Born To Hit”: Fisher Cats Star Guerrero Jr. Is A Major Force In The Minor Leagues

Fans hope to catch an autograph during a game in Manchester. Photo by Todd Bookman for NHPR

One of the most hyped young baseball players in the country right now happens to have a Fisher Cat on his uniform.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the son of soon-to-be Hall of Famer Vlad Sr., is playing third base for the minor league New Hampshire Fisher Cats this season.

He’s generating national attention, and a buzz around the Manchester ballpark.

Even casual baseball fans have probably heard about Guerrero Jr. by now. The 19-year old hits baseballs, and he hits them hard.

“He’s the best hitter I’ve seen come through the minor leagues in my 17 years in baseball,” says Fisher Cats manager John Schneider. “Born to hit, man.”

The Fisher Cats are a minor league affiliate for the Toronto Blue Jays. While most Double-A ball clubs can fly under the radar when they travel, with Guerrero on the roster, this one can’t.

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