Remy Hermoso, baseball player, 1967-1974

Remy Hermoso

Born: 10/1/1947 in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo, Venezuela

Died: 8/22/2020 in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1967-09-14 | Final Game: 1974-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Angel Remigio Hermoso

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Biography

Remy Hermoso, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1967 to 1974. Primarily known as a position player, Hermoso played in a total of 91 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. His playing style was characterized by speed on the bases, as he recorded 6 stolen bases over his career. While he did not achieve notable power numbers, finishing with 0 home runs, he contributed to his teams with a total of 47 hits and 8 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .211. Hermoso's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, just before the advent of the designated hitter rule and amidst the growing popularity of power hitters. Though his statistical contributions were modest, he represented the determination and grit of players during the late 1960s to early 1970s, a time when the game was evolving and strategies were shifting. While he may not have left a lasting mark in terms of home runs or RBIs, his journey through the majors reflects the diverse tapestry of baseball history and the experiences of those who played the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
91 223 25 47 3 1 0 8 6 14 21 0.211 0.259 0.233 0.493 -1021.1

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career SLG .233 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 37.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.493 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 28.7% 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
1967 ATL NL 11 26 3 8 0 0 0 0 1 2 4 0.308 — — — — 0.0
1969 WSN NL 28 74 6 12 0 0 0 3 3 5 10 0.162 .248 (-35%) .320 (-30%) .369 (-56%) .689 (-44%) -507.1
1970 WSN NL 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1974 CLE AL 48 122 15 27 3 1 0 5 2 7 7 0.221 .256 (-14%) .324 (-19%) .369 (-29%) .693 (-24%) -514.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 66 56 118 180 10 45
3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
SS 15 9 19 26 3 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1967 ATL 2B 2 0 0 0 0 0
1967 ATL SS 9 8 16 24 2 4
1969 MON 2B 18 18 32 58 3 18
1969 MON SS 6 1 3 2 1 0
1970 MON 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1970 MON 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1974 CLE 2B 45 38 86 121 7 27

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 67
Third Base 1
Shortstop 15