Danny Herrera
Born: 10/21/1984 in Odessa, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2008-06-03 | Final Game: 2011-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Daniel Ray Herrera
Biography
Danny Herrera was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2011. Born in 1984, Herrera made his debut with the Cincinnati Reds, showcasing his skills as a left-handed reliever. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 5-8 and held an earned run average (ERA) of 3.72. Known for his effective delivery and ability to get batters out, he recorded a total of 71 strikeouts during his time in the majors, though he did not register any saves.
Herrera's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by shifts in pitching strategies and player development. His ability to handle pressure situations and control the game from the mound contributed to his teams' efforts, particularly in middle relief roles. While he may not have achieved the fame of some contemporaries, Herrera's contributions to the teams he played for, including the Reds and the Texas Rangers, reflected the depth and talent found in the ranks of professional baseball during his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 8 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 101.7 | 117 | 42 | 9 | 36 | 71 | 3.72 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 7.36 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 4 | 4 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.7 | 63 | 21 | 24 | 44 | 3.06 | 519.5 |
| 2010 | CIN | NL | 1 | 3 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 31 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 3.91 | 176.3 |
| 2011 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 21.60 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1.12 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.250 | 0.000 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | CIN | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 70 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | CIN | NL | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | MIL | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | NYN | NL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 131 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | CIN | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | CIN | P | 70 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | CIN | P | 36 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | MIL | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | NYN | P | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 131 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CIN | NL | $412,500 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | $400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $812,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico | Albuquerque | NM | 2004, 2005, 2006 |