Geronimo Pena

Born: 3/29/1967 in Los Alcarrizos, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1990-09-05 | Final Game: 1996-09-29

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

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Biography

Geronimo Pena, born in 1967, made his mark in Major League Baseball as a versatile position player during a career that spanned from 1990 to 1996. Known for his dynamic playing style, Pena appeared in 378 games, showcasing his ability not only at the plate but also on the basepaths. Over his career, he recorded 265 hits and hit 30 home runs, contributing 124 RBIs to his teams. With a batting average of .262, he demonstrated a solid offensive skill set, complemented by his speed, as indicated by his 54 stolen bases. Pena played during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by increased offensive production and the integration of more athletic players into the league. His contributions were particularly notable as he provided depth to the lineups he was part of, often serving as a reliable utility player. Though he may not have reached the superstardom of his contemporaries, Geronimo Pena’s impact on the game was felt through his consistent performance and the energy he brought to the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
378	1010	162	265	60	8	30	124	54	112	255	0.262	0.345	0.427	0.772	1136.1

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .427 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.772 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — +5.2% 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
1990	STL	NL	18	45	5	11	2	0	0	2	1	4	14	0.244	—	—	—	—	-104.4
1991	STL	NL	104	185	38	45	8	3	5	17	15	18	45	0.243	.255 (-5%)	.323 (avg)	.384 (+4%)	.708 (+2%)	55.0
1992	STL	NL	62	203	31	62	12	1	7	31	13	24	37	0.305	.255 (+19%)	.322 (+20%)	.377 (+27%)	.699 (+23%)	863.4
1993	STL	NL	74	254	34	65	19	2	5	30	13	25	71	0.256	.265 (-3%)	.332 (-1%)	.403 (+1%)	.735 (avg)	-12.1
1994	STL	NL	83	213	33	54	13	1	11	34	9	24	54	0.254	.269 (-6%)	.338 (+2%)	.424 (+13%)	.763 (+8%)	335.8
1995	STL	NL	32	101	20	27	6	1	1	8	3	16	30	0.267	.266 (avg)	.337 (+9%)	.417 (-10%)	.755 (-2%)	-1.6
1996	CLE	AL	5	9	1	1	0	0	1	2	0	1	4	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	300	245	556	806	30	187
3B	4	1	0	0	0	0
OF	4	2	6	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1990	SLN	2B	11	11	24	30	1	7
1991	SLN	2B	83	39	95	146	6	28
1991	SLN	OF	4	2	6	0	0	0
1992	SLN	2B	57	52	125	184	5	40
1993	SLN	2B	64	63	140	200	12	47
1994	SLN	2B	59	54	120	170	3	46
1994	SLN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1995	SLN	2B	25	25	50	73	3	18
1996	CLE	2B	1	1	2	3	0	1
1996	CLE	3B	3	1	0	0	0	0