Jose Herrera, baseball player, 1995-1996

Jose Herrera

Born: 8/30/1972 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1995-08-12 | Final Game: 1996-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Jose Ramon Herrera

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Biography

Jose Herrera, born in 1972, was a professional baseball player who made his mark during a brief but impactful career from 1995 to 2008. Primarily serving as a position player, Herrera played in a total of 141 games, showcasing his versatility and skill on the field. Throughout his career, he recorded 103 hits, achieving a batting average of .264. His offensive contributions included 6 home runs and 32 runs batted in (RBIs), alongside 9 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to be a threat on the base paths as well as at the plate. Herrera's career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by shifting offensive dynamics and increased emphasis on power hitting. While he may not have been a household name, his steady performance and work ethic earned him respect among teammates and fans alike. His journey through the leagues exemplified the challenges faced by many players striving to establish themselves in a competitive environment, and he remains a part of baseball history for his contributions during the mid-1990s to early 2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
141 390 53 103 16 3 6 32 9 26 70 0.264 0.314 0.367 0.681 -831.6

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career SLG .367 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.681 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 10.6% 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
1995 OAK AL 33 70 9 17 1 2 0 2 1 6 11 0.243 .266 (-9%) .337 (-12%) .417 (-25%) .755 (-19%) -243.2
1996 OAK AL 108 320 44 86 15 1 6 30 8 20 59 0.269 .269 (avg) .340 (-7%) .426 (-11%) .767 (-9%) -588.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 125 90 231 4 8 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 OAK OF 25 15 41 2 2 1
1996 OAK OF 100 75 190 2 6 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 40
Right Field 97
Designated Hitter 6

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 OAK AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $109,000