Ivan Herrera
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2022-2026)
Ivan Herrera is a designated hitter who has played in Major League Baseball since 2022 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 5 seasons. In 348 career games, he has hit .270 with 330 hits, 40 home runs, and 162 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,966.
- 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2022-05-24
Full name: Ivan Aaron Herrera
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 348 | 1,222 | 186 | 330 | 52 | 2 | 40 | 162 | 21 | 145 | 274 | .270 | .366 | .414 | .780 | 1,966 |
Career AVG .270 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +10.4% above league average.
Career OBP .366 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — +16.0% above league average.
Career SLG .414 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .780 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — +8.6% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | SLN | NL | 11 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2023 | SLN | NL | 13 | 37 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 11 | .297 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2024 | SLN | NL | 72 | 229 | 37 | 69 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 27 | 5 | 25 | 53 | .301 | .243 (+24%) | .312 (+19%) | .399 (+7%) | .711 (+12%) | 572.8 |
| 2025 | SLN | NL | 107 | 388 | 54 | 110 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 66 | 8 | 43 | 84 | .284 | .245 (+16%) | .315 (+18%) | .403 (+15%) | .718 (+16%) | 1392.8 |
| 2026 | STL | NL | 145 | 550 | 89 | 138 | 25 | 1 | 16 | 64 | 8 | 70 | 118 | .251 | .243 (+3%) | .318 (+13%) | .400 (-3%) | .718 (+4%) | 0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 348 | 1,222 | 186 | 330 | 52 | 2 | 40 | 162 | 21 | 145 | 274 | .270 | — | — | — | — | 1,966 | ||
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 (203 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 99 | 316 | 50 | 87 | 14 | 50 | .275 |
| Away | 104 | 356 | 47 | 105 | 10 | 48 | .295 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | STL | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-27 | STL | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-26 | STL | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-24 | STL | SFG | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-23 | STL | SFG | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-22 | STL | SFG | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025-09-21 | STL | MIL | W | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-20 | STL | MIL | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-19 | STL | MIL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-17 | STL | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 94 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 101 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ivan Herrera
- What years did Ivan Herrera play?
- Ivan Herrera played in Major League Baseball from 2022 to 2026.
- Was Ivan Herrera a pitcher?
- No. Ivan Herrera was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Ivan Herrera hit?
- Ivan Herrera hit 40 career home runs with 330 hits.
- What was Ivan Herrera's career batting average?
- Ivan Herrera batted .270 over his career, with 330 hits in 1,222 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ivan Herrera have?
- Ivan Herrera drove in 162 runs in his career.
- Is Ivan Herrera in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ivan Herrera has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.