Jose Herrera, baseball player, 1967-1970

Jose Herrera

Born: 4/8/1942 in San Lorenzo, Zulia, Venezuela

Died: 10/16/2009 in Lagunillas, Zulia, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1967-06-03 | Final Game: 1970-04-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Jose Concepcion Herrera

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Biography

Jose Herrera, born in 1942, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1970. Primarily playing as a position player, Herrera participated in a total of 80 games during his career. He showcased his skills with a batting average of .264, amassing 61 hits, including 2 home runs, and driving in 20 RBIs. Known for his versatility on the field, he also demonstrated his speed with 1 stolen base. Herrera's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was beginning to see changes in player dynamics and team strategies. Though his time in the major leagues was relatively brief, his contributions on the field reflected the competitive spirit of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Despite retiring early in 1970, Jose Herrera's journey through Major League Baseball remains a testament to the dedication of players who navigated the complexities of the game during that time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
80 231 16 61 10 0 2 20 1 7 28 0.264 0.286 0.333 0.619 -270.3

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.619 vs. league average 0.678 across their career seasons — 8.7% 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 HOU NL 5 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1968 HOU NL 27 100 9 24 5 0 0 7 0 4 12 0.240 .236 (+1%) .298 (-10%) .340 (-15%) .638 (-12%) -196.9
1969 WSN NL 47 126 7 36 5 0 2 12 1 3 14 0.286 .248 (+15%) .320 (-6%) .369 (+1%) .689 (-2%) -73.4
1970 WSN NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 9 7 15 19 3 4
3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
OF 48 47 69 3 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1968 HOU 2B 7 7 15 19 3 4
1968 HOU OF 17 16 22 1 1 0
1969 MON 2B 2 0 0 0 0 0
1969 MON 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1969 MON OF 31 31 47 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 9
Third Base 1
Left Field 25
Center Field 12
Right Field 12