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.
