Danny Herrera

Born: 10/21/1984 in Odessa, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-06-03 | Final Game: 2011-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Daniel Ray Herrera

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Biography

Danny Herrera was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2011. Born in 1984, Herrera made his debut with the Cincinnati Reds, showcasing his skills as a left-handed reliever. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 5-8 and held an earned run average (ERA) of 3.72. Known for his effective delivery and ability to get batters out, he recorded a total of 71 strikeouts during his time in the majors, though he did not register any saves. Herrera's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by shifts in pitching strategies and player development. His ability to handle pressure situations and control the game from the mound contributed to his teams' efforts, particularly in middle relief roles. While he may not have achieved the fame of some contemporaries, Herrera's contributions to the teams he played for, including the Reds and the Texas Rangers, reflected the depth and talent found in the ranks of professional baseball during his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 8 131 0 0 0 0 101.7 117 42 9 36 71 3.72 0

Career ERA 3.72 vs. league average 4.17 across their career seasons — 10.8% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2008 CIN NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 7.3 10 6 3 8 7.36 — 0.0
2009 CIN NL 4 4 70 0 0 0 0 61.7 63 21 24 44 3.06 4.32 (+29%) 519.5
2010 CIN NL 1 3 36 0 0 0 0 23.0 31 10 6 14 3.91 4.08 (+4%) 176.3
2011 MIL NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.7 6 4 1 0 21.60 — 0.0
2011 NYN NL 0 1 16 0 0 0 0 8.0 7 1 2 5 1.12 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
131 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 0.250 0.000 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 66.1% 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
2008 CIN NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 CIN NL 70 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 CIN NL 36 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2011 MIL NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 NYN NL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 131 0 15 15 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 CIN P 7 0 1 4 0 0
2009 CIN P 70 0 9 9 0 0
2010 CIN P 36 0 5 1 0 1
2011 MIL P 2 0 0 0 0 0
2011 NYN P 16 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 131

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 CIN NL $412,500
2009 CIN NL $400,000
Total Career Earnings $812,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of New Mexico Albuquerque NM 2004, 2005, 2006