David Herndon
Born: 9/4/1985 in Panama City, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2010-04-05 | Final Game: 2012-04-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Kenneth David Herndon
Biography
David Herndon was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2012. Born in 1985, Herndon made his debut during an era marked by a mix of traditional pitching styles and evolving offensive strategies. Throughout his career, he showcased a solid ability to manage games, finishing with a record of 2-8 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.85. His time in the majors included 76 strikeouts and one save, demonstrating his capacity to effectively contribute both as a starter and in relief roles.
Herndon was known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to his teams highlighted the importance of reliable pitchers in the bullpen during a period when many franchises sought depth in their pitching rotations. His career, though relatively brief, reflected the challenges and opportunities faced by pitchers in the modern game, as they navigated the demands of an increasingly analytics-driven approach to player performance and game strategy.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 8 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 117.0 | 131 | 50 | 12 | 42 | 76 | 3.85 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | PHI | NL | 1 | 3 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.3 | 67 | 25 | 17 | 29 | 4.30 | 691.7 |
| 2011 | PHI | NL | 1 | 4 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 57.0 | 54 | 21 | 24 | 39 | 3.32 | -1637.2 |
| 2012 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 4.70 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | PHI | NL | 47 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | PHI | NL | 45 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | PHI | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 97 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | PHI | P | 47 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | PHI | P | 45 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | PHI | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 97 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | PHI | NL | $495,000 |
| 2011 | PHI | NL | $425,000 |
| 2010 | PHI | NL | $400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,320,000 | ||