Jose Herrera
Born: 4/8/1942 in San Lorenzo, Zulia, Venezuela
Died: 10/16/2009 in Lagunillas, Zulia, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 1967-06-03 | Final Game: 1970-04-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Jose Concepcion Herrera
Biography
Jose Herrera, born in 1942, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1970. Primarily playing as a position player, Herrera participated in a total of 80 games during his career. He showcased his skills with a batting average of .264, amassing 61 hits, including 2 home runs, and driving in 20 RBIs. Known for his versatility on the field, he also demonstrated his speed with 1 stolen base.
Herrera's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was beginning to see changes in player dynamics and team strategies. Though his time in the major leagues was relatively brief, his contributions on the field reflected the competitive spirit of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Despite retiring early in 1970, Jose Herrera's journey through Major League Baseball remains a testament to the dedication of players who navigated the complexities of the game during that time.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 231 | 16 | 61 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 7 | 28 | 0.264 | 0.286 | 0.333 | 0.619 | -270.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | HOU | NL | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | HOU | NL | 27 | 100 | 9 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0.240 | -196.9 |
| 1969 | WSN | NL | 47 | 126 | 7 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 0.286 | -73.4 |
| 1970 | WSN | NL | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 9 | 7 | 15 | 19 | 3 | 4 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 48 | 47 | 69 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | HOU | 2B | 7 | 7 | 15 | 19 | 3 | 4 |
| 1968 | HOU | OF | 17 | 16 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | MON | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | MON | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | MON | OF | 31 | 31 | 47 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 9 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 25 |
| Center Field | 12 |
| Right Field | 12 |