Guillermo Heredia
Born: 1/31/1991 in Matanzas, Matanzas, Cuba
MLB Debut: 2016-07-29 | Final Game: 2022-10-05
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 195 lbs
Biography
Guillermo Heredia was a professional baseball player who played primarily as an outfielder from 2016 to 2022. Born in 1991, he made his Major League Baseball debut with the Seattle Mariners and later played for teams including the Tampa Bay Rays, Atlanta Braves, and New York Mets. Over his six-year career, Heredia appeared in 591 games, where he accumulated 320 hits, 27 home runs, and 114 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .231. Known for his defensive skills and versatility, he contributed significantly in the outfield, showcasing solid range and arm strength.
Heredia's playing style was characterized by his ability to make impactful plays defensively while also providing depth to his teams' lineups. Although he never achieved superstar status, his contributions were valuable in various roles, including as a late-game defensive replacement and a reliable bench player. As the game evolved during his career, transitioning through the analytics-driven era of baseball, Heredia's all-around skill set allowed him to adapt and remain relevant in the league until his retirement in October 2022.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 591 | 1388 | 179 | 320 | 75 | 2 | 27 | 114 | 7 | 130 | 313 | 0.231 | 0.310 | 0.346 | 0.656 | -2673.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SEA | AL | 45 | 92 | 12 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 15 | 0.250 | -102.7 |
| 2017 | SEA | AL | 123 | 386 | 43 | 96 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 1 | 27 | 64 | 0.249 | -913.6 |
| 2018 | SEA | AL | 125 | 292 | 29 | 69 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 2 | 32 | 52 | 0.236 | -459.5 |
| 2019 | TBR | AL | 89 | 204 | 31 | 46 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 18 | 60 | 0.225 | -436.1 |
| 2020 | NYN | NL | 7 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.235 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | PIT | NL | 8 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | ATL | NL | 120 | 305 | 46 | 67 | 26 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 0 | 32 | 81 | 0.220 | -459.7 |
| 2022 | ATL | NL | 74 | 76 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 32 | 0.158 | -302.1 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | WS | ATL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2021 | NLDS1 | ATL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2021 | NLCS | ATL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 548 | 379 | 981 | 14 | 10 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SEA | OF | 43 | 18 | 66 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | SEA | OF | 117 | 104 | 270 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | SEA | OF | 120 | 88 | 219 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | TBA | OF | 79 | 55 | 137 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | NYN | OF | 7 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | PIT | OF | 7 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | ATL | OF | 111 | 84 | 202 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | ATL | OF | 64 | 20 | 60 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 199 |
| Center Field | 317 |
| Right Field | 73 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |