Gerardo Parra, baseball player, 2009-2021

Gerardo Parra

Born: 5/6/1987 in Santa Barbara, Zulia, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2009-05-13 | Final Game: 2021-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 209 lbs

Full name: Gerardo Enrique Parra

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Biography

Gerardo Parra was a talented position player whose Major League Baseball career spanned from 2009 to 2021. Born in 1987, Parra made a significant impact in the league over 1,519 games, showcasing his versatility and consistent performance at the plate. He finished his career with 1,335 hits, 90 home runs, and 532 RBIs, culminating in a solid batting average of .275. Known for his speed, Parra also contributed with 97 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to be a threat on the bases as well as in the batter's box. Throughout his career, Parra played for several teams, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers, and Washington Nationals, among others. His notable achievements included being recognized as Rookie of the Month, which highlighted his immediate impact on the league. Parra's playing style was characterized by his contact hitting, defensive prowess, and a strong work ethic, making him a valuable asset to his teams during an era that emphasized both power and speed. He left a lasting legacy as a reliable player who could perform in various roles, both offensively and defensively, contributing to the success of the teams he played for throughout his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1519 4858 633 1335 269 42 90 532 97 318 920 0.275 0.322 0.403 0.725 -689.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
2009 AZ NL 120 455 59 132 21 8 5 60 5 25 89 0.290 -393.3
2010 AZ NL 133 364 31 95 19 6 3 30 1 23 76 0.261 -551.5
2011 AZ NL 141 445 55 130 20 8 8 46 15 43 82 0.292 838.5
2012 AZ NL 133 385 58 105 21 2 7 36 15 33 77 0.273 80.7
2013 AZ NL 156 601 79 161 43 4 10 48 10 48 100 0.268 140.4
2014 AZ NL 104 406 51 105 18 3 6 30 5 24 72 0.259 -368.1
2014 MIL NL 46 123 13 33 4 1 3 10 4 8 28 0.268 -368.1
2015 BAL AL 55 224 30 53 12 0 5 20 5 8 35 0.237 -553.8
2015 MIL NL 100 323 53 106 24 5 9 31 9 20 57 0.328 -553.8
2016 COL NL 102 368 45 93 27 3 7 39 6 9 73 0.253 -799.3
2017 COL NL 115 392 56 121 24 1 10 71 2 20 67 0.309 340.1
2018 COL NL 142 401 52 114 17 0 6 53 11 32 75 0.284 -51.4
2019 SFG NL 30 86 8 17 3 0 1 6 2 8 18 0.198 -408.1
2019 WAS NL 89 188 30 47 11 1 8 42 6 11 41 0.250 -408.1
2021 WAS NL 53 97 13 23 5 0 2 10 1 6 30 0.237 -203.4

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 5 0 4 0 0.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2019 WAS NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 5 4 0 0.00 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
16 36 4 8 1 0 0 1 3 10 0.222

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2019 NLCS WAS 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
2019 WS WAS 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000
2019 NLDS1 WAS 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2018 NLDS1 COL 2 6 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500
2018 NLWC COL 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.500
2017 NLWC COL 1 4 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.500
2011 NLDS2 ARI 5 18 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 7 0.056

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 39 32 239 21 1 26
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 1302 1137 2396 106 45 19
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 ARI OF 113 106 229 8 6 0
2010 ARI OF 113 93 220 9 4 3
2011 ARI OF 135 124 288 12 3 5
2012 ARI OF 109 90 189 8 4 1
2013 ARI OF 155 147 343 17 5 1
2014 ARI OF 103 98 186 8 4 2
2014 MIL OF 39 28 66 1 3 1
2015 BAL OF 55 51 100 5 0 0
2015 MIL OF 89 75 154 4 2 0
2016 COL 1B 19 16 120 7 0 11
2016 COL OF 79 71 116 9 5 0
2017 COL 1B 6 4 34 0 0 4
2017 COL OF 103 94 155 9 2 1
2018 COL OF 119 97 194 9 4 3
2019 SFN OF 29 23 53 4 1 1
2019 WAS P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2019 WAS 1B 14 12 85 14 1 11
2019 WAS 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2019 WAS 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2019 WAS OF 34 24 59 3 0 1
2021 WAS OF 27 16 44 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 39
Second Base 1
Third Base 1
Left Field 705
Center Field 218
Right Field 456
Designated Hitter 1

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2013 Gold Glove RF
2011 Gold Glove LF
2009 Rookie of the Month May

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 COL NL $8,000,000
2015 MIL NL $6,237,500
2014 ARI NL $4,850,000
2013 ARI NL $2,350,000
2012 ARI NL $502,000
2011 ARI NL $426,000
2010 ARI NL $405,500
Total Career Earnings $22,771,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2009 Rookie of the Year NL 8th 1.0 160 0