Chris Herrmann

Born: 11/24/1987 in Tomball, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-09-16 | Final Game: 2019-09-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Christopher Ryan Herrmann

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Biography

Chris Herrmann, born in 1987, was a versatile position player in Major League Baseball who played from 2012 to 2019. Throughout his career, he appeared in 370 games, showcasing his abilities as both a catcher and outfielder. Herrmann was known for his solid defensive skills behind the plate and his capability to contribute offensively, finishing his career with 182 hits, 25 home runs, and 103 RBIs. His batting average stood at .205, while he also showed some speed on the basepaths with 10 stolen bases. Herrmann's journey through MLB was marked by stints with the Minnesota Twins and the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he played a significant role as a backup catcher and utility player. Despite not having overwhelming offensive numbers, he carved out a niche for himself with his work ethic and resilience, particularly during an era that emphasized power hitting. His contributions helped teams navigate through various challenges, and he remains a respected figure among teammates and coaches for his dedication to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
370	887	108	182	34	7	25	103	10	94	272	0.205	0.282	0.344	0.626	-2079.6

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.626 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 14.2% 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	MIN	AL	7	18	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.056	—	—	—	—	0.0
2013	MIN	AL	57	157	16	32	7	0	4	18	0	18	49	0.204	.253 (-20%)	.317 (-10%)	.396 (-18%)	.714 (-14%)	-374.9
2014	MIN	AL	33	75	8	16	3	0	0	4	1	4	17	0.213	.251 (-15%)	.313 (-19%)	.386 (-34%)	.700 (-28%)	-334.9
2015	MIN	AL	45	103	13	15	5	1	2	10	0	7	37	0.146	.254 (-43%)	.316 (-32%)	.404 (-33%)	.721 (-33%)	-590.7
2016	AZ	NL	56	148	21	42	5	4	6	28	4	16	44	0.284	.255 (+11%)	.321 (+9%)	.417 (+18%)	.738 (+14%)	363.3
2017	AZ	NL	106	226	35	41	7	0	10	27	5	29	67	0.181	.254 (-29%)	.324 (-16%)	.425 (-19%)	.750 (-18%)	-780.0
2018	SEA	AL	36	76	6	18	4	2	2	7	0	10	24	0.237	.247 (-4%)	.318 (+1%)	.409 (+3%)	.727 (+2%)	15.7
2019	OAK	AL	30	84	9	17	3	0	1	8	0	9	29	0.202	.252 (-20%)	.322 (-13%)	.434 (-37%)	.757 (-27%)	-378.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	10	1	21	2	1	5
C	198	165	1210	81	10	5
OF	88	55	98	5	2	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2012	MIN	C	3	2	9	0	0	0
2012	MIN	OF	2	1	1	0	0	0
2013	MIN	C	27	23	136	13	2	0
2013	MIN	OF	24	15	29	3	0	2
2014	MIN	C	1	0	1	0	0	0
2014	MIN	OF	24	15	32	0	1	0
2015	MIN	1B	2	0	3	1	0	2
2015	MIN	C	38	32	205	15	3	3
2015	MIN	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
2016	ARI	1B	2	0	2	0	0	2
2016	ARI	C	31	29	226	19	1	0
2016	ARI	OF	9	6	9	1	1	0
2017	ARI	1B	5	1	14	1	1	1
2017	ARI	C	45	35	320	23	1	1
2017	ARI	OF	24	18	27	1	0	0
2018	SEA	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
2018	SEA	C	28	21	126	7	1	1
2019	OAK	C	25	23	187	4	2	0
2019	OAK	OF	3	0	0	0	0	0