Hector Gimenez, baseball player, 2006-2013

Hector Gimenez

Born: 9/28/1982 in San Felipe, Yaracuy, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2006-09-25 | Final Game: 2013-06-29

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Hector C. Gimenez

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Biography

Hector Gimenez, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player from 2006 to 2013. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 37 Major League Baseball games, where he showcased his skills as a versatile player. Gimenez recorded 19 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 11 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .216. Although he did not steal any bases during his time in the league, his contributions were notable during a period marked by the tail end of the steroid era, where offensive performances were often scrutinized. Gimenez's career included stints with multiple teams, and while his time in the majors was relatively brief, he left an imprint on the teams he played for. His journey through the minor leagues and into the major leagues exemplified the struggles and aspirations of many players seeking to make their mark in baseball. After his final game on June 29, 2013, he transitioned away from professional play, but his experiences and the challenges he faced contribute to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
37 88 9 19 4 0 2 11 0 7 29 0.216 0.280 0.330 0.610 -180.7

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career SLG .330 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.610 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2006 HOU NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2011 LAD NL 4 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2012 CHW AL 5 11 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.455 — — — — 0.0
2013 CHW AL 26 68 8 13 4 0 2 10 0 7 22 0.191 .253 (-25%) .317 (-13%) .396 (-15%) .714 (-14%) -180.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 27 21 170 12 2 3
OF 2 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 LAN C 1 1 8 0 0 0
2012 CHA C 3 1 16 0 0 0
2012 CHA OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
2013 CHA C 23 19 146 12 2 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 27
Left Field 1
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2013 CHA AL $493,000
2011 LAN NL $425,000
2007 HOU NL $380,000
Total Career Earnings $1,298,000