Julio Guerrero has become Southern Illinois’ two-way tone-setter in the outfield
In the 2026 season, Guerrero emerged as a major-impact bat and defensive difference-maker for Southern Illinois, earning Co-Defensive Player of the Year in the Missouri Valley Conference while also leading the Salukis with eight home runs and ranking third in the MVC with 19 stolen bases.[5][12] He brings a blend of pop, speed, and momentum-swinging production—highlighted by a torrid midseason stretch and a return from lineup absence that immediately produced three hits and four RBIs—making him the kind of energetic, versatile fit that helps a team win in multiple ways.[2][4][5]
