Baseball Hall-of-Famer Guerrero, to fans

VLAD

"Hint: "This Dominican slugger's nickname is a short form of his first name, often used by sports commentators." (This hint guides the solver by mentioning his nationality, his role as a power hitter, and the fact that the answer is a common nickname derived from his first name—without outright stating "Vlad.")"

Clue: "Baseball Hall-of-Famer Guerrero, to fans" Answer: "VLAD" Explanation: The clue refers to Vladimir Guerrero, a legendary baseball player inducted into the Hall of Fame. "To fans" suggests the use of a familiar or shortened version of his name. "Vlad" is a common nickname for Vladimir, derived from the first part of his first name.