Gil Heredia
Born: 10/26/1965 in Nogales, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-09-01 | Final Game: 2001-09-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Gilbert Heredia
Biography
Gil Heredia was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1991 to 2001. Born in 1965, he made his Major League Baseball debut in an era characterized by the rising offensive output of the game, yet he carved out a niche as a reliable starter and reliever. Over the course of his career, Heredia compiled a record of 57-51 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.46. He demonstrated an impressive ability to strike out batters, finishing his tenure with 547 strikeouts, and also recorded 4 saves.
Heredia played for several teams during his career, showcasing versatility on the mound. Known for his competitive spirit and durability, he contributed to his teams' pitching rotations and provided valuable innings in high-pressure situations. His performances reflected the evolving nature of pitching strategies during the late 1990s and early 2000s, a time when pitchers were increasingly relied upon to adapt to the burgeoning power of hitters in the league. After retiring, Heredia's legacy remained as a testament to the dedication and skill required to thrive in the Major Leagues.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 51 | 267 | 128 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 954.0 | 1079 | 473 | 115 | 221 | 547 | 4.46 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | SFG | NL | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 | 27 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 3.82 | - |
| 1992 | WSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1.84 | - |
| 1992 | SFG | NL | 2 | 3 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 32 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 5.40 | - |
| 1993 | WSN | NL | 4 | 2 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 57.3 | 66 | 25 | 14 | 40 | 3.92 | - |
| 1994 | WSN | NL | 6 | 3 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75.3 | 85 | 29 | 13 | 62 | 3.46 | - |
| 1995 | WSN | NL | 5 | 6 | 40 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 119.0 | 137 | 57 | 21 | 74 | 4.31 | - |
| 1996 | TEX | AL | 2 | 5 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 73.3 | 91 | 48 | 14 | 43 | 5.89 | -239.8 |
| 1998 | OAK | AL | 3 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.7 | 43 | 13 | 3 | 27 | 2.74 | 987.2 |
| 1999 | OAK | AL | 13 | 8 | 33 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 200.3 | 228 | 107 | 34 | 117 | 4.81 | 3577.2 |
| 2000 | OAK | AL | 15 | 11 | 32 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 198.7 | 214 | 91 | 66 | 101 | 4.12 | 127.4 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | 7 | 8 | 24 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 109.7 | 144 | 68 | 29 | 48 | 5.58 | -5060.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 267 | 89 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0.213 | 0.239 | 0.225 | 0.464 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | SFG | NL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.429 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | WSN | NL | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SFG | NL | 13 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | WSN | NL | 20 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | WSN | NL | 39 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.312 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | WSN | NL | 40 | 33 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | TEX | AL | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | OAK | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | OAK | AL | 33 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | OAK | AL | 32 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | 24 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | ALDS1 | OAK | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 12.79 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | ALDS1 | OAK | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 12.79 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 267 | 128 | 63 | 142 | 5 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | SFN | P | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | MON | P | 7 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | SFN | P | 13 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | MON | P | 20 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | MON | P | 39 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | MON | P | 40 | 18 | 9 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | TEX | P | 44 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | OAK | P | 8 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | OAK | P | 33 | 33 | 10 | 29 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | OAK | P | 32 | 32 | 9 | 29 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | OAK | P | 24 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 267 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | OAK | AL | $3,300,000 |
| 2000 | OAK | AL | $2,100,000 |
| 1999 | OAK | AL | $450,000 |
| 1998 | OAK | AL | $275,000 |
| 1996 | TEX | AL | $360,000 |
| 1995 | MON | NL | $210,000 |
| 1994 | MON | NL | $135,000 |
| 1993 | MON | NL | $122,000 |
| 1992 | SFN | NL | $115,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $7,067,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | AZ | 1986, 1987 |
| Pima Community College | Tucson | AZ | 1984, 1985 |