Watch: Vlad Guerrero Jr. hits 1st pro HR in front of dad
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. made his dad proud Friday when he hit the first professional home run of what's hoped to be a long and prosperous career.
With Vlad Sr. in attendance, the 17-year-old Vlad Jr. hammered a deep drive, reminiscent of his father, over the left field fence off Bristol Pirates starter Nicholas Economos.
"It was a moment I've been dreaming of," Guerrero Jr. told reporters, through a translator. "I got that first one out of the way and hope many more will come. With my dad's help I feel like I can accomplish that."
Vlad Sr. immediately took to social media to express his sentiment for his son.
Thank God for the blessings. I can not describe what I felt when I see my son hit his first professional home run. pic.twitter.com/hmXQ4j2MBI
— Vladimir Guerrero (@VladGuerrero27) June 25, 2016
Guerrero Sr., who his son is drawing obvious offensive comparisons to, hit 449 home runs during an MLB career that featured the 2004 American League MVP award.