Johnny Paredes
Born: 9/2/1962 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela
Died: 11/4/2020 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 1988-04-29 | Final Game: 1991-10-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Johnny Alfonso Paredes
Biography
Johnny Paredes, born in 1962, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1991. Primarily serving as a position player, Paredes played a total of 60 games during his career, in which he recorded 26 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 11 RBIs. His batting average stood at .211, and he showcased his speed on the base paths by stealing 6 bases.
Paredes played during a transformative era in baseball characterized by a growing emphasis on power hitting and speed. While his statistical contributions may seem modest, he was part of a competitive landscape that featured many legendary players who shaped the game in the late 20th century. Though his career was relatively brief, Paredes' journey through the majors highlights the diverse paths players took to reach the highest levels of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 123 | 12 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 0.211 | 0.292 | 0.260 | 0.552 | -331.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | WSN | NL | 35 | 91 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 0.187 | -331.4 |
| 1990 | DET | AL | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | WSN | NL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | DET | AL | 16 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 41 | 33 | 62 | 103 | 6 | 27 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | MON | 2B | 28 | 25 | 46 | 77 | 3 | 18 |
| 1988 | MON | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | DET | 2B | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| 1990 | MON | 2B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| 1991 | DET | 2B | 7 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 5 |
| 1991 | DET | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | DET | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 41 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | DET | AL | $102,500 |
| 1989 | MON | NL | $70,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $173,000 | ||