to spring training, but was let go at the end of spring training. However, the Cardinals signed Guerrero on April 26 to add depth. He started the season with the Memphis Redbirds, the Cardinals' Triple-A affiliate. The Cardinals traded his contract to the Chicago White Sox in June, but after two more months with the White Sox' top affiliate, the Charlotte Knights, he was released in August. He then played several years in the Dominican Republic. As of the 2009 season, Guerrero was serving as an international scout in the Dominican Republic for the Dodgers. Playing style Guerrero as a hitter was known as a slap-hitter who frequently choked up on the bat to try and hit singles rather than try to hit home runs. He was also a free swinger, never walking more than 19 times in a single season. This contributed to a low on-base percentage throughout his career. However, because he did hit for a high batting average, Guerrero was valuable as a pinch hitter since he could come through in a clutch situation with a necessary hit. A switch hitter, Guerrero hit most of his home runs batting right-handed (8 of 11), however, throughout his MLB career, he hit for a higher batting average while batting left-handed (.286 vs .273 right-handed). Guerrero's utility also made him valuable in that he could play multiple positions. Despite being primarily a second baseman throughout his career, Guerrero was used at times as a left fielder, center fielder, right fielder, third baseman, shortstop, and first baseman. The only positions he never played at the Major League level were catcher and pitcher. Personal life Guerrero is the older brother of Vladimir Guerrero and uncle of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. His cousin, Gabriel Guerrero, is also a baseball player. Guerrero is very religious and attends church every morning. See also List of Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic References External links 1974 births Albuquerque Dukes players Charlotte Knights players Cincinnati Reds players Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in Canada Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in the United States Great Falls Dodgers players Kansas City Royals players Living people Los Angeles Dodgers players Louisville Bats players Louisville RiverBats players Major League Baseball infielders Major League Baseball outfielders Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic Major League Baseball second basemen Memphis Redbirds players Montreal Expos players Omaha Royals players San Antonio Missions