Johnny Paredes, baseball player, 1988-1991

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

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

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