Pancho Herrera

Born: 6/16/1934 in Santiago de Las Vegas, La Habana, Cuba

Died: 4/28/2005 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-04-15 | Final Game: 1961-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Juan Francisco Herrera

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Biography

Pancho Herrera, born in 1934, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who made his mark during the late 1950s and early 1960s. His career spanned from 1958 to October 1, 1961, during a period characterized by the transition from the dominance of the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in the game. Herrera played in a total of 300 games, amassing 264 hits with a respectable batting average of .271. His offensive contributions included 31 home runs and 128 RBIs, showcasing his power and ability to drive in runs. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing with 8 stolen bases throughout his career. Herrera's playing style was marked by a combination of power and contact, making him a valuable asset to his teams during his brief but impactful career. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the game during a transformative era in baseball history are held in regard by those who appreciate the nuances of the sport. After retiring from baseball on April 15, 1961, Herrera left behind a legacy as a skilled player who navigated the complexities of a rapidly evolving game.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
5.0	5.0	1.0	3.0	0	0	1.0	4.0	0	0	0	0.600	0.600	1.200	1.800

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1953	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1954	4.0	4.0	1.0	3.0	0	0	1.0	4.0	0	0	0	0.750	0.750	1.500	2.250

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
300	975	122	264	46	8	31	128	8	113	271	0.271	0.349	0.430	0.779	1733.9

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.

Career OBP .349 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.

Career SLG .430 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — +9.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.779 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — +8.2% above 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
1958	PHI	NL	29	63	5	17	3	0	1	6	1	7	15	0.270	.257 (+5%)	.324 (+7%)	.394 (-7%)	.719 (-1%)	4.9
1960	PHI	NL	145	512	61	144	26	6	17	71	2	51	136	0.281	.255 (+10%)	.323 (+7%)	.387 (+17%)	.711 (+13%)	1262.7
1961	PHI	NL	126	400	56	103	17	2	13	51	5	55	120	0.258	.258 (avg)	.328 (+7%)	.399 (+2%)	.727 (+4%)	466.3