Chris Herrmann
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2012-2019)
Chris Herrmann was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2019 for 4 teams, including the Minnesota Twins, a span of 8 seasons. In 370 career games, he hit .205 with 182 hits, 25 home runs, and 103 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2012-09-16
- Last Game
- 2019-09-09
Full name: Christopher Ryan Herrmann
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 370 | 887 | 108 | 182 | 34 | 7 | 25 | 103 | 10 | 94 | 272 | .205 | .282 | .344 | .626 | -1,831 |
Career AVG .205 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.
Career OBP .282 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.
Career SLG .344 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.
Career OPS .626 vs. league average .729 across their career seasons — 14.2% 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 | MIN | AL | 7 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .056 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | MIN | AL | 57 | 157 | 16 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 49 | .204 | .253 (-20%) | .317 (-10%) | .396 (-18%) | .714 (-14%) | -339.1 |
| 2014 | MIN | AL | 33 | 75 | 8 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 17 | .213 | .251 (-15%) | .313 (-19%) | .386 (-34%) | .700 (-28%) | -315.6 |
| 2015 | MIN | AL | 45 | 103 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 37 | .146 | .254 (-43%) | .316 (-32%) | .404 (-33%) | .721 (-33%) | -545.2 |
| 2016 | ARI | NL | 56 | 148 | 21 | 42 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 28 | 4 | 16 | 44 | .284 | .255 (+11%) | .321 (+9%) | .417 (+18%) | .738 (+14%) | 363.3 |
| 2017 | ARI | NL | 106 | 226 | 35 | 41 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 27 | 5 | 29 | 67 | .181 | .254 (-29%) | .324 (-16%) | .425 (-19%) | .750 (-18%) | -652.0 |
| 2018 | SEA | AL | 36 | 76 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 24 | .237 | .247 (-4%) | .318 (+1%) | .409 (+3%) | .727 (+2%) | 15.7 |
| 2019 | OAK | AL | 30 | 84 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 29 | .202 | .252 (-20%) | .322 (-13%) | .434 (-37%) | .757 (-27%) | -358.3 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 370 | 887 | 108 | 182 | 34 | 7 | 25 | 103 | 10 | 94 | 272 | .205 | — | — | — | — | -1,831 | ||
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 (370 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 187 | 428 | 54 | 91 | 16 | 60 | .213 |
| Away | 183 | 459 | 54 | 91 | 9 | 43 | .198 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-09 | OAK | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-08-31 | OAK | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019-08-28 | OAK | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-08-26 | OAK | KCR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-08-25 | OAK | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-08-20 | OAK | NYY | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-08-16 | OAK | HOU | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019-08-15 | OAK | HOU | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019-08-14 | OAK | SFG | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-08-11 | OAK | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 10 | 1 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| C | 198 | 165 | 1210 | 81 | 10 | 5 |
| OF | 88 | 55 | 98 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | MIN | C | 3 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | MIN | OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | MIN | C | 27 | 23 | 136 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | MIN | OF | 24 | 15 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | MIN | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | MIN | OF | 24 | 15 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | MIN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | MIN | C | 38 | 32 | 205 | 15 | 3 | 3 |
| 2015 | MIN | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | ARI | 1B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | ARI | C | 31 | 29 | 226 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | ARI | OF | 9 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | ARI | 1B | 5 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | ARI | C | 45 | 35 | 320 | 23 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | ARI | OF | 24 | 18 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | SEA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | SEA | C | 28 | 21 | 126 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | OAK | C | 25 | 23 | 187 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | OAK | OF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 198 |
| First Base | 10 |
| Left Field | 45 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 42 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ARI | NL | $515,900 |
| 2015 | MIN | AL | $510,000 |
| 2014 | MIN | AL | $500,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,525,900 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | Coral Gables | FL | 2009 |
Chris Herrmann: the record in brief
September 16, 2012 and September 9, 2019 bracket Chris Herrmann's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Minnesota Twins (2012 to 2015), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2016 to 2017), the Seattle Mariners (2018), and the Oakland Athletics (2019). Herrmann, a catcher by primary position, hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The recorded size is 6-foot-0 and 200 pounds. Herrmann was born on November 24, 1987, in Tomball, TX, USA. Chris Herrmann was the playing name; the full given name is Christopher Ryan.
The batting record for Herrmann: 370 games, 182 hits in 887 at bats, and a .205 average, plus 25 homers and 103 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .282 and the slugging percentage .344, for an OPS of .626. Herrmann's .205 average ran 18.9% below the .253 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Herrmann's .626 stands 14.2% below the league's .729. 2017 was Herrmann's biggest home run year, with 10. The hits column peaks at 42, in 2016. Herrmann drove in a season-high 28 runs in 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Herrmann
- What years did Chris Herrmann play?
- Chris Herrmann played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2019.
- Was Chris Herrmann a pitcher?
- No. Chris Herrmann was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Chris Herrmann hit?
- Chris Herrmann hit 25 career home runs with 182 hits.
- What was Chris Herrmann's career batting average?
- Chris Herrmann batted .205 over his career, with 182 hits in 887 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chris Herrmann have?
- Chris Herrmann drove in 103 runs in his career.
- Is Chris Herrmann in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chris Herrmann has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.