Jonathan Herrera, baseball player, 2008-2015

Jonathan Herrera

Born: 11/3/1984 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2008-04-30 | Final Game: 2015-09-09

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jonathan Alejandro Herrera

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Biography

Jonathan Herrera, born in 1984, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2015. Known for his ability to play multiple infield positions, Herrera showcased a blend of agility and contact hitting throughout his career. He appeared in 490 games, where he accumulated 311 hits, including 10 home runs and 89 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .259. His speed on the base paths was evident, as he successfully stole 18 bases, adding a dynamic element to his offensive contributions. Herrera played during a competitive era of baseball characterized by a focus on analytics and player versatility. His ability to adapt to various roles on the field allowed him to carve out a niche as a reliable utility player. While not a superstar, Herrera’s contributions were significant in supporting his teams, and he was respected for his work ethic and professionalism. His career spanned several teams, including notable stints with the Colorado Rockies and the Chicago Cubs, where he left an enduring impact as a dependable player in the dugout and on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
490 1200 136 311 34 10 10 89 18 96 196 0.259 0.316 0.329 0.645 -2123.5

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .329 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.645 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 10.7% 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
2008 COL NL 28 61 5 14 1 1 0 3 1 4 10 0.230 .263 (-13%) .333 (-17%) .416 (-33%) .749 (-26%) -270.5
2010 COL NL 76 222 34 63 6 2 1 21 2 25 36 0.284 .257 (+10%) .325 (+8%) .402 (-15%) .728 (-5%) -128.8
2011 COL NL 104 281 28 68 5 1 3 14 4 28 40 0.242 .255 (-5%) .320 (-2%) .399 (-25%) .719 (-15%) -692.5
2012 COL NL 86 225 29 59 9 1 3 12 4 16 39 0.262 .254 (+3%) .318 (-1%) .405 (-13%) .724 (-8%) -285.2
2013 COL NL 81 195 16 57 7 2 1 16 3 14 24 0.292 .253 (+15%) .317 (+6%) .396 (-8%) .714 (-2%) -59.3
2014 BOS AL 42 90 10 21 1 2 0 9 1 7 24 0.233 .251 (-7%) .313 (-2%) .386 (-25%) .700 (-15%) -204.2
2015 CHC NL 73 126 14 29 5 1 2 14 3 2 23 0.230 .254 (-10%) .316 (-24%) .404 (-18%) .721 (-20%) -483.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2B 219 161 321 495 13 104
3B 73 33 22 60 2 5
OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
SS 131 83 131 261 6 60

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 COL 2B 21 12 34 48 2 13
2008 COL SS 2 1 2 4 0 0
2010 COL 2B 57 47 91 149 4 32
2010 COL 3B 16 5 3 10 0 3
2010 COL SS 7 1 1 1 0 0
2011 COL 2B 62 55 94 151 2 30
2011 COL 3B 9 1 1 4 0 0
2011 COL SS 21 6 11 23 1 5
2012 COL 2B 19 12 26 32 0 6
2012 COL 3B 13 9 7 13 0 2
2012 COL SS 42 34 53 101 3 15
2013 COL 2B 22 16 34 56 3 11
2013 COL 3B 5 1 1 1 0 0
2013 COL OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
2013 COL SS 42 28 50 94 2 27
2014 BOS 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2014 BOS 2B 9 3 3 13 0 1
2014 BOS 3B 14 8 4 14 1 0
2014 BOS SS 16 13 14 38 0 13
2015 CHN 2B 29 16 39 46 2 11
2015 CHN 3B 16 9 6 18 1 0
2015 CHN SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 219
Third Base 73
Shortstop 131
Left Field 2
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 CHN NL $900,000
2014 BOS AL $1,300,000
2013 COL NL $900,000
2012 COL NL $482,000
2011 COL NL $419,000
Total Career Earnings $4,001,000