Mike Herrera
Born: 12/19/1892 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba
Died: 2/3/1978 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba
MLB Debut: 1925-09-22 | Final Game: 1926-09-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 147 lbs
Full name: Ramon Herrera
Biography
Mike Herrera was a professional baseball player born in 1892, who played primarily as a position player in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1925 to 1926, during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that would define the following decades. Over the course of his brief career, Herrera appeared in 84 games, where he showcased his batting skills with a solid .275 batting average. His performance at the plate yielded 76 hits, contributing to a total of 27 runs batted in, although he did not record any home runs.
In addition to his hitting prowess, Herrera demonstrated speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 1 stolen base. While his time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, his contributions during this period reflected the evolving nature of the game as players began to focus more on offensive production. Mike Herrera's playing days are a reminder of the rich tapestry of baseball history, marking a time when the game was on the cusp of significant change.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 276 | 22 | 76 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 0.275 | 0.320 | 0.333 | 0.653 | -638.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BOS | AL | 10 | 39 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.385 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | BOS | AL | 74 | 237 | 20 | 61 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 0.257 | -638.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 58 | 0 | 137 | 211 | 14 | 26 |
| 3B | 16 | 0 | 13 | 32 | 3 | 6 |
| SS | 4 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BOS | 2B | 10 | 0 | 25 | 43 | 3 | 3 |
| 1926 | BOS | 2B | 48 | 0 | 112 | 168 | 11 | 23 |
| 1926 | BOS | 3B | 16 | 0 | 13 | 32 | 3 | 6 |
| 1926 | BOS | SS | 4 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 58 |
| Third Base | 16 |
| Shortstop | 4 |