Jonathan Herrera
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2015)
Jonathan Herrera was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2015 for the Colorado Rockies, the Boston Red Sox, and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 8 seasons. In 490 career games, he hit .259 with 311 hits, 10 home runs, and 89 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-04-30
- Last Game
- 2015-09-09
Full name: Jonathan Alejandro Herrera
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 490 | 1,200 | 136 | 311 | 34 | 10 | 10 | 89 | 18 | 96 | 196 | .259 | .316 | .329 | .645 | -1,863 |
Career AVG .259 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .316 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .329 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.
Career OPS .645 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — 10.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | COL | NL | 28 | 61 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 | .230 | .263 (-13%) | .333 (-17%) | .416 (-33%) | .749 (-26%) | -257.1 |
| 2010 | COL | NL | 76 | 222 | 34 | 63 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 2 | 25 | 36 | .284 | .257 (+10%) | .325 (+8%) | .402 (-15%) | .728 (-5%) | -112.9 |
| 2011 | COL | NL | 104 | 281 | 28 | 68 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 4 | 28 | 40 | .242 | .255 (-5%) | .320 (-2%) | .399 (-25%) | .719 (-15%) | -580.6 |
| 2012 | COL | NL | 86 | 225 | 29 | 59 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 39 | .262 | .254 (+3%) | .318 (-1%) | .405 (-13%) | .724 (-8%) | -246.0 |
| 2013 | COL | NL | 81 | 195 | 16 | 57 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 14 | 24 | .292 | .253 (+15%) | .317 (+6%) | .396 (-8%) | .714 (-2%) | -51.6 |
| 2014 | BOS | AL | 42 | 90 | 10 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 24 | .233 | .251 (-7%) | .313 (-2%) | .386 (-25%) | .700 (-15%) | -189.5 |
| 2015 | CHN | NL | 73 | 126 | 14 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 23 | .230 | .254 (-10%) | .316 (-24%) | .404 (-18%) | .721 (-20%) | -425.6 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 490 | 1,200 | 136 | 311 | 34 | 10 | 10 | 89 | 18 | 96 | 196 | .259 | — | — | — | — | -1,863 | ||
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 (490 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 258 | 576 | 83 | 151 | 6 | 42 | .262 |
| Away | 232 | 624 | 53 | 160 | 4 | 47 | .256 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-09-09 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-09-06 | CHC | AZ | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-04 | CHC | AZ | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015-08-31 | CHC | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-08-27 | CHC | SFG | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015-08-24 | CHC | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-08-23 | CHC | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-08-22 | CHC | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-08-21 | CHC | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-08-20 | CHC | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 219 | 161 | 321 | 495 | 13 | 104 |
| 3B | 73 | 33 | 22 | 60 | 2 | 5 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 131 | 83 | 131 | 261 | 6 | 60 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | COL | 2B | 21 | 12 | 34 | 48 | 2 | 13 |
| 2008 | COL | SS | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | COL | 2B | 57 | 47 | 91 | 149 | 4 | 32 |
| 2010 | COL | 3B | 16 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | COL | SS | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | COL | 2B | 62 | 55 | 94 | 151 | 2 | 30 |
| 2011 | COL | 3B | 9 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | COL | SS | 21 | 6 | 11 | 23 | 1 | 5 |
| 2012 | COL | 2B | 19 | 12 | 26 | 32 | 0 | 6 |
| 2012 | COL | 3B | 13 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | COL | SS | 42 | 34 | 53 | 101 | 3 | 15 |
| 2013 | COL | 2B | 22 | 16 | 34 | 56 | 3 | 11 |
| 2013 | COL | 3B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | COL | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | COL | SS | 42 | 28 | 50 | 94 | 2 | 27 |
| 2014 | BOS | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | BOS | 2B | 9 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | BOS | 3B | 14 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | BOS | SS | 16 | 13 | 14 | 38 | 0 | 13 |
| 2015 | CHN | 2B | 29 | 16 | 39 | 46 | 2 | 11 |
| 2015 | CHN | 3B | 16 | 9 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | CHN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 219 |
| Third Base | 73 |
| Shortstop | 131 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CHN | NL | $900,000 |
| 2014 | BOS | AL | $1,300,000 |
| 2013 | COL | NL | $900,000 |
| 2012 | COL | NL | $482,000 |
| 2011 | COL | NL | $419,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,001,000 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jonathan Herrera (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Jonathan Herrera: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jonathan Herrera debuted on April 30, 2008 and played a final game on September 9, 2015. Herrera played for the Colorado Rockies (2008 through 2013), the Boston Red Sox (2014), and the Chicago Cubs (2015). At 180 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame, Herrera is listed as a second baseman. The bio says Herrera batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is November 3, 1984, in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. Herrera's full given name, per the bio, is Jonathan Alejandro Herrera.
The batting record for Herrera: 490 games, 311 hits in 1,200 at bats, and a .259 average, adding 10 homers and 89 RBI. The on-base percentage is .316 and the slugging percentage .329, for an OPS of .645. The .259 career average is close to the .256 the league hit across the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 10.7% below league average (.645 against .722). 2011 produced Herrera's most hits, 68 of them for the Colorado Rockies. The RBI column peaks at 21 in 2010.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jonathan Herrera
- What years did Jonathan Herrera play?
- Jonathan Herrera played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2015.
- Was Jonathan Herrera a pitcher?
- No. Jonathan Herrera was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jonathan Herrera hit?
- Jonathan Herrera hit 10 career home runs with 311 hits.
- What was Jonathan Herrera's career batting average?
- Jonathan Herrera batted .259 over his career, with 311 hits in 1,200 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jonathan Herrera have?
- Jonathan Herrera drove in 89 runs in his career.
- Is Jonathan Herrera in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jonathan Herrera has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.