Hector Gimenez
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2013)
Hector Gimenez was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2013 for the Houston Astros, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 8 seasons. In 37 career games, he hit .216 with 19 hits, 2 home runs, and 11 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 230 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-09-25
- Last Game
- 2013-06-29
Full name: Hector C. Gimenez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 88 | 9 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 29 | .216 | .280 | .330 | .610 | -172 |
Career AVG .216 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.
Career SLG .330 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.
Career OPS .610 vs. league average .732 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | HOU | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | LAN | NL | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | CHA | AL | 5 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .455 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | CHA | AL | 26 | 68 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 22 | .191 | .253 (-25%) | .317 (-13%) | .396 (-15%) | .714 (-14%) | -172.4 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 37 | 88 | 9 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 29 | .216 | — | — | — | — | -172 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (37 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 29 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | .172 |
| Away | 22 | 59 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 6 | .237 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-29 | CHW | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-06-28 | CHW | CLE | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013-06-23 | CHW | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013-06-22 | CHW | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-06-20 | CHW | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-06-17 | CHW | HOU | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013-06-16 | CHW | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-06-10 | CHW | TOR | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-06-07 | CHW | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-06-05 | CHW | SEA | W | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 27 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
Hector Gimenez's recorded salaries total $1,298,000 over 3 seasons, 2007 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gimenez's career ran from 2006 to 2013. No salary is recorded for 2006 and 2012.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | CHA | AL | $493,000 |
| 2011 | LAN | NL | $425,000 |
| 2007 | HOU | NL | $380,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,298,000 | ||
Hector Gimenez: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 25, 2006 and the final game on June 29, 2013, Hector Gimenez built the record summarized on this page. By club, Gimenez's seasons break down as the Houston Astros (2006), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2011), and the Chicago White Sox (2012 to 2013). Gimenez is listed as a catcher at 5 feet, 10 inches and 230 pounds. Gimenez batted from both sides and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Gimenez was born on September 28, 1982, in San Felipe, Yaracuy, Venezuela. On the record, Hector Gimenez was born Hector C. Gimenez.
Gimenez finished with 19 hits from 88 at bats in 37 games, which works out to .216, along with 2 home runs and 11 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .280 clip and slugging .330, Gimenez finished with a .610 OPS. Set against a .258 league average for the same years, Gimenez's .216 average sits 16.4% below it. The OPS comparison is .610 to a league .732, 16.7% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 13, in 2013.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hector Gimenez
- What years did Hector Gimenez play?
- Hector Gimenez played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2013.
- Was Hector Gimenez a pitcher?
- No. Hector Gimenez was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Hector Gimenez hit?
- Hector Gimenez hit 2 career home runs with 19 hits.
- What teams did Hector Gimenez play for?
- Hector Gimenez played for 3 teams: the Houston Astros (2006), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2011), and the Chicago White Sox (2012–2013).
- What were Hector Gimenez's career stats?
- In 37 games, Hector Gimenez had 19 hits, 2 home runs, 11 RBI, and 9 runs, with a .216 batting average.
- How much did Hector Gimenez earn in his career?
- Hector Gimenez's recorded salaries total $1,298,000 over 3 seasons, 2007 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gimenez's career ran from 2006 to 2013. No salary is recorded for 2006 and 2012.
- What was Hector Gimenez's salary?
- Hector Gimenez's last recorded salary was $493,000, in 2013. His highest recorded salary was $493,000, in 2013, and his lowest was $380,000, in 2007. The Salary History table lists each season from 2007 to 2013.
- What position did Hector Gimenez play?
- Hector Gimenez played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hector Gimenez and how much did he weigh?
- Hector Gimenez was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 230 pounds.
- How many home runs did Hector Gimenez hit each season?
- Hector Gimenez's home runs by season: 0 in 2006, 0 in 2011, 0 in 2012, and 2 in 2013. His most in one season was 2, in 2013.
- What was Hector Gimenez's career batting average?
- Hector Gimenez batted .216 over his career, with 19 hits in 88 at bats.
- How many RBI did Hector Gimenez have?
- Hector Gimenez drove in 11 runs in his career.
- Is Hector Gimenez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hector Gimenez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.