Elian Herrera
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2012-2015)
Elian Herrera was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2015 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 4 seasons. In 223 career games, he hit .253 with 148 hits, 8 home runs, and 55 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2012-05-15
- Last Game
- 2015-09-19
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 223 | 586 | 69 | 148 | 35 | 2 | 8 | 55 | 11 | 44 | 160 | .253 | .306 | .360 | .666 | -636 |
Career AVG .253 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .306 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .360 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.
Career OPS .666 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | LAN | NL | 67 | 187 | 26 | 47 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 4 | 23 | 50 | .251 | .254 (-1%) | .318 (+6%) | .405 (-18%) | .724 (-7%) | -144.4 |
| 2013 | LAN | NL | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | MIL | NL | 69 | 135 | 14 | 37 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | .274 | .251 (+9%) | .313 (-8%) | .386 (-12%) | .700 (-10%) | -240.2 |
| 2015 | MIL | NL | 83 | 256 | 29 | 62 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 3 | 18 | 72 | .242 | .254 (-5%) | .316 (-9%) | .404 (-2%) | .721 (-5%) | -250.9 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 223 | 586 | 69 | 148 | 35 | 2 | 8 | 55 | 11 | 44 | 160 | .253 | — | — | — | — | -636 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (223 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 116 | 289 | 38 | 73 | 5 | 29 | .253 |
| Away | 107 | 297 | 31 | 75 | 3 | 26 | .253 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-09-19 | MIL | CIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-18 | MIL | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015-09-17 | MIL | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015-09-16 | MIL | STL | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-15 | MIL | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015-09-13 | MIL | PIT | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015-09-12 | MIL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-11 | MIL | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-09-10 | MIL | PIT | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015-09-09 | MIL | MIA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 56 | 41 | 77 | 128 | 4 | 22 |
| 3B | 78 | 47 | 37 | 100 | 7 | 11 |
| OF | 64 | 36 | 90 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| SS | 16 | 10 | 18 | 34 | 4 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | LAN | 2B | 13 | 9 | 21 | 23 | 1 | 7 |
| 2012 | LAN | 3B | 20 | 14 | 10 | 20 | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 | LAN | OF | 32 | 20 | 48 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | LAN | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | LAN | OF | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | MIL | 2B | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | MIL | 3B | 11 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | MIL | OF | 26 | 14 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | MIL | SS | 14 | 10 | 17 | 34 | 4 | 7 |
| 2015 | MIL | 2B | 36 | 30 | 52 | 99 | 3 | 14 |
| 2015 | MIL | 3B | 47 | 32 | 26 | 72 | 6 | 8 |
| 2015 | MIL | OF | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 56 |
| Third Base | 78 |
| Shortstop | 16 |
| Left Field | 32 |
| Center Field | 16 |
| Right Field | 25 |
Salary History
Elian Herrera's recorded salaries total $992,500 over 2 seasons, 2013 to 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Herrera's career ran from 2012 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2012 and 2015.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | MIL | NL | $500,000 |
| 2013 | LAN | NL | $492,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $992,500 | ||
Elian Herrera: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 15, 2012 and the final game on September 19, 2015, Elian Herrera built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Los Angeles Dodgers (2012 to 2013) and the Milwaukee Brewers (2014 through 2015). The bio lists Herrera as a third baseman who switch-hit and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 205 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Herrera was born on February 1, 1985, in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de MacorÃs, D.R.
The batting record for Herrera: 223 games, 148 hits in 586 at bats, and a .253 average, along with 8 homers and 55 runs batted in. Herrera got on base at a .306 rate and slugged .360 (.666 OPS). Herrera hit .253 while the league hit .253 over the same span, a figure close to average. The OPS comparison is .666 to a league .715, 6.9% below average. Herrera collected a career-high 62 hits in 2015. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .251 in 2012, did not top the league's .254.
Frequently Asked Questions about Elian Herrera
- What years did Elian Herrera play?
- Elian Herrera played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2015.
- Was Elian Herrera a pitcher?
- No. Elian Herrera was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Elian Herrera hit?
- Elian Herrera hit 8 career home runs with 148 hits.
- What teams did Elian Herrera play for?
- Elian Herrera played for 2 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (2012–2013) and the Milwaukee Brewers (2014–2015).
- What were Elian Herrera's career stats?
- In 223 games, Elian Herrera had 148 hits, 8 home runs, 55 RBI, 69 runs, and 11 stolen bases, with a .253 batting average.
- How much did Elian Herrera earn in his career?
- Elian Herrera's recorded salaries total $992,500 over 2 seasons, 2013 to 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Herrera's career ran from 2012 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2012 and 2015.
- What was Elian Herrera's salary?
- Elian Herrera's last recorded salary was $500,000, in 2014. His highest recorded salary was $500,000, in 2014, and his lowest was $492,500, in 2013. The Salary History table lists each season from 2013 to 2014.
- What position did Elian Herrera play?
- Elian Herrera played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Elian Herrera and how much did he weigh?
- Elian Herrera was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Elian Herrera hit each season?
- Elian Herrera's home runs by season: 1 in 2012, 0 in 2013, 0 in 2014, and 7 in 2015. His most in one season was 7, in 2015.
- What was Elian Herrera's career batting average?
- Elian Herrera batted .253 over his career, with 148 hits in 586 at bats.
- How many RBI did Elian Herrera have?
- Elian Herrera drove in 55 runs in his career.
- Is Elian Herrera in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Elian Herrera has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.