Elian Herrera

Born: 2/1/1985 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2012-05-15 | Final Game: 2015-09-19

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 205 lbs

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Biography

Elian Herrera, born in 1985, was a versatile position player who had a notable career in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2015. He played in a total of 223 games, showcasing his ability to contribute on both offense and defense. Herrera recorded 148 hits, including 8 home runs, and drove in 55 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .253. Known for his speed on the bases, he also successfully stole 11 bases during his time in the league. Herrera's playing style was characterized by his adaptability, as he held the ability to play multiple positions, which made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. He made his mark during an era of baseball that was transitioning into a more analytics-driven approach, where on-base percentage and versatility were becoming increasingly valued. Though he may not have had the most prominent career in terms of statistics, Herrera's contributions to his teams and his role as a reliable bench player exemplified the depth that successful MLB rosters require. After his retirement in 2015, he left behind a legacy of determination and versatility that resonates with aspiring players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
223	586	69	148	35	2	8	55	11	44	160	0.253	0.306	0.360	0.666	-722.7

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .360 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.666 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 6.9% 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
2012	LAD	NL	67	187	26	47	10	1	1	17	4	23	50	0.251	.254 (-1%)	.318 (+6%)	.405 (-18%)	.724 (-7%)	-162.3
2013	LAD	NL	4	8	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
2014	MIL	NL	69	135	14	37	7	1	0	5	4	3	36	0.274	.251 (+9%)	.313 (-8%)	.386 (-12%)	.700 (-10%)	-270.9
2015	MIL	NL	83	256	29	62	18	0	7	33	3	18	72	0.242	.254 (-5%)	.316 (-9%)	.404 (-2%)	.721 (-5%)	-289.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	56	41	77	128	4	22
3B	78	47	37	100	7	11
OF	64	36	90	1	2	1
SS	16	10	18	34	4	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2012	LAN	2B	13	9	21	23	1	7
2012	LAN	3B	20	14	10	20	1	3
2012	LAN	OF	32	20	48	1	1	1
2012	LAN	SS	2	0	1	0	0	0
2013	LAN	OF	2	2	0	0	1	0
2014	MIL	2B	7	2	4	6	0	1
2014	MIL	3B	11	1	1	8	0	0
2014	MIL	OF	26	14	38	0	0	0
2014	MIL	SS	14	10	17	34	4	7
2015	MIL	2B	36	30	52	99	3	14
2015	MIL	3B	47	32	26	72	6	8
2015	MIL	OF	4	0	4	0	0	0