Dustin Hermanson
Born: 12/21/1972 in Springfield, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1995-05-08 | Final Game: 2006-09-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Dustin Michael Hermanson
Biography
Dustin Hermanson, born in 1972, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1995 to 2006. Known for his reliable presence on the mound, Hermanson played for several Major League Baseball teams, including the Chicago White Sox, Montreal Expos, and San Francisco Giants. Over his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 73-78, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 4.21. He was particularly effective in closing games, finishing with 56 saves, which underscored his ability to perform under pressure.
Hermanson's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by evolving pitching styles and strategies. He recorded a total of 874 strikeouts, showcasing his capability as a strikeout pitcher while also displaying a commendable consistency in his performance. His contributions on the mound earned him respect among teammates and opponents alike, as he navigated the challenges of a competitive league. After retiring from professional play, Hermanson's legacy remains tied to his role as a dependable arm in the bullpen and as a starter, reflecting the versatility that defined many pitchers of his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 78 | 357 | 180 | 4 | 2 | 56 | 1283.0 | 1285 | 600 | 160 | 460 | 874 | 4.21 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | SDP | NL | 3 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.7 | 35 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 6.82 | - |
| 1996 | SDP | NL | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 18 | 13 | 4 | 11 | 8.56 | - |
| 1997 | WSN | NL | 8 | 8 | 32 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 | 134 | 65 | 66 | 136 | 3.69 | - |
| 1998 | WSN | NL | 14 | 11 | 32 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 187.0 | 163 | 65 | 56 | 154 | 3.13 | - |
| 1999 | WSN | NL | 9 | 14 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 216.3 | 225 | 101 | 69 | 145 | 4.20 | - |
| 2000 | WSN | NL | 12 | 14 | 38 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 198.0 | 226 | 105 | 75 | 94 | 4.77 | - |
| 2001 | STL | NL | 14 | 13 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 192.3 | 195 | 95 | 73 | 123 | 4.45 | - |
| 2002 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 35 | 19 | 7 | 13 | 7.77 | -126.8 |
| 2003 | SFG | NL | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 35 | 13 | 10 | 27 | 3.00 | - |
| 2003 | STL | NL | 1 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29.7 | 35 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 5.46 | - |
| 2004 | SFG | NL | 6 | 9 | 47 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 131.0 | 132 | 66 | 46 | 102 | 4.53 | - |
| 2005 | CHW | AL | 2 | 4 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 57.3 | 46 | 13 | 17 | 33 | 2.04 | - |
| 2006 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4.05 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 358 | 322 | 14 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 161 | 0.093 | 0.151 | 0.127 | 0.278 | -3123.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | SDP | NL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | SDP | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | WSN | NL | 32 | 48 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0.104 | -485.1 |
| 1998 | WSN | NL | 32 | 52 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 29 | 0.115 | -333.7 |
| 1999 | WSN | NL | 34 | 64 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 39 | 0.047 | -957.3 |
| 2000 | WSN | NL | 38 | 55 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.145 | -549.4 |
| 2001 | STL | NL | 34 | 62 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 0.081 | -797.4 |
| 2002 | BOS | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | SFG | NL | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | STL | NL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | SFG | NL | 47 | 30 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | CHW | AL | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | CHW | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | WS | CHA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2003 | NLDS1 | SFN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2001 | NLDS2 | SLN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | WS | CHA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 2003 | NLDS1 | SFN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2001 | NLDS2 | SLN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 357 | 180 | 89 | 141 | 12 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | SDN | P | 26 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | SDN | P | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | MON | P | 32 | 28 | 10 | 20 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | MON | P | 32 | 30 | 18 | 25 | 4 | 3 |
| 1999 | MON | P | 34 | 34 | 20 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | MON | P | 38 | 30 | 10 | 27 | 3 | 2 |
| 2001 | SLN | P | 33 | 33 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | BOS | P | 12 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | SFN | P | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | SLN | P | 23 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | SFN | P | 47 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | CHA | P | 57 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | CHA | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 357 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | CHA | AL | $3,150,000 |
| 2005 | CHA | AL | $2,000,000 |
| 2004 | SFN | NL | $800,000 |
| 2003 | SLN | NL | $900,000 |
| 2002 | BOS | AL | $5,833,333 |
| 2001 | SLN | NL | $5,333,333 |
| 2000 | MON | NL | $3,633,333 |
| 1999 | MON | NL | $2,075,000 |
| 1998 | MON | NL | $250,000 |
| 1997 | MON | NL | $163,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $24,137,999 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University | Kent | OH | 1992, 1993, 1994 |