Herm Winningham
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1992)
Herm Winningham was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1992 for 4 teams, including the New York Mets, a span of 9 seasons. In 868 career games, he hit .239 with 452 hits, 19 home runs, and 147 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-09-01
- Last Game
- 1992-10-03
Full name: Herman Son Winningham
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 868 | 1,888 | 212 | 452 | 69 | 26 | 19 | 147 | 105 | 157 | 417 | .239 | .296 | .334 | .630 | -3,735 |
Career AVG .239 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.
Career OBP .296 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.
Career SLG .334 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.
Career OPS .630 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 11.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | NYN | NL | 14 | 27 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | .407 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | MON | NL | 125 | 312 | 30 | 74 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 20 | 28 | 72 | .237 | .257 (-8%) | .323 (-8%) | .390 (-19%) | .714 (-14%) | -705.4 |
| 1986 | MON | NL | 90 | 185 | 23 | 40 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 51 | .216 | .257 (-16%) | .325 (-12%) | .395 (-12%) | .720 (-12%) | -377.1 |
| 1987 | MON | NL | 137 | 347 | 34 | 83 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 41 | 29 | 34 | 68 | .239 | .262 (-9%) | .331 (-8%) | .415 (-16%) | .746 (-13%) | -746.6 |
| 1988 | MON | NL | 47 | 90 | 10 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 18 | .233 | .254 (-8%) | .317 (+1%) | .377 (-26%) | .695 (-14%) | -165.7 |
| 1988 | CIN | NL | 53 | 113 | 6 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 27 | .230 | .254 (-9%) | .317 (-18%) | .377 (-23%) | .695 (-21%) | -165.7 |
| 1989 | CIN | NL | 115 | 251 | 40 | 63 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 24 | 50 | .251 | .254 (-1%) | .319 (-1%) | .375 (-5%) | .694 (-3%) | -122.5 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 84 | 160 | 20 | 41 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 6 | 14 | 31 | .256 | .257 (-1%) | .324 (-3%) | .385 (+10%) | .710 (+4%) | 61.0 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 98 | 169 | 17 | 38 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 40 | .225 | .255 (-12%) | .323 (-16%) | .384 (-25%) | .708 (-21%) | -545.3 |
| 1992 | BOS | AL | 105 | 234 | 27 | 55 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 53 | .235 | .255 (-8%) | .322 (-17%) | .377 (-23%) | .699 (-20%) | -751.7 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 868 | 1,888 | 212 | 452 | 69 | 26 | 19 | 147 | 105 | 157 | 417 | .239 | — | — | — | — | -3,519 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (868 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 445 | 960 | 116 | 222 | 6 | 75 | .231 |
| Away | 423 | 928 | 96 | 230 | 13 | 72 | .248 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-10-03 | BOS | NYY | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-10-02 | BOS | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-09-30 | BOS | TOR | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992-09-29 | BOS | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-26 | BOS | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-09-26 | BOS | BAL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-09-23 | BOS | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-22 | BOS | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-21 | BOS | DET | L | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-18 | BOS | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 677 | 402 | 1132 | 29 | 24 | 5 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | NYN | OF | 10 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | MON | OF | 116 | 79 | 229 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| 1986 | MON | OF | 66 | 35 | 97 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | MON | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | MON | OF | 131 | 82 | 225 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 1988 | MON | OF | 30 | 19 | 56 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | CIN | OF | 42 | 22 | 72 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | CIN | OF | 85 | 51 | 146 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | CIN | OF | 64 | 31 | 89 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | CIN | OF | 66 | 31 | 99 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | BOS | OF | 67 | 48 | 112 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 105 |
| Center Field | 548 |
| Right Field | 32 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Salary History
Herm Winningham's recorded salaries total $1,840,000 over 7 seasons, 1986 to 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Winningham's career ran from 1984 to 1992. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | BOS | AL | $525,000 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | $437,500 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | $337,500 |
| 1989 | CIN | NL | $230,000 |
| 1988 | MON | NL | $140,000 |
| 1987 | MON | NL | $82,500 |
| 1986 | MON | NL | $87,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,840,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Perimeter College | Covington | GA | 1980, 1981 |
Most Similar Players
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Herm Winningham (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Herm Winningham: the record in brief
The profile opens with Herm Winningham's first major league game on September 1, 1984; the last one listed came on October 3, 1992. The team column moves through the New York Mets (1984), the Montreal Expos (1985 through 1988), the Cincinnati Reds (1988 through 1991), and the Boston Red Sox (1992). Listed as an outfielder, Winningham hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Height and weight on file: 185 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The birth record reads December 1, 1961, in Orangeburg, SC, USA. Winningham's full given name, per the bio, is Herman Son Winningham.
The batting record for Winningham: 868 games, 452 hits in 1,888 at bats, and a .239 average; the totals also include 19 home runs, 147 RBI, and 105 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .296 and the slugging percentage .334, for an OPS of .630. Over the seasons Winningham played, league hitters batted .257; the .239 career figure is 6.9% below that. Winningham collected a career-high 83 hits in 1987. Winningham drove in a season-high 41 runs in 1987. On the bases, the high point was 29 steals in 1987.
Frequently Asked Questions about Herm Winningham
- What years did Herm Winningham play?
- Herm Winningham played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1992.
- Was Herm Winningham a pitcher?
- No. Herm Winningham was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Herm Winningham hit?
- Herm Winningham hit 19 career home runs with 452 hits.
- What teams did Herm Winningham play for?
- Herm Winningham played for 4 teams: the New York Mets (1984), the Montreal Expos (1985–1988), the Cincinnati Reds (1988–1991), and the Boston Red Sox (1992).
- What were Herm Winningham's career stats?
- In 868 games, Herm Winningham had 452 hits, 19 home runs, 147 RBI, 212 runs, and 105 stolen bases, with a .239 batting average.
- How much did Herm Winningham earn in his career?
- Herm Winningham's recorded salaries total $1,840,000 over 7 seasons, 1986 to 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Winningham's career ran from 1984 to 1992. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985.
- What was Herm Winningham's salary?
- Herm Winningham's last recorded salary was $525,000, in 1992. His highest recorded salary was $525,000, in 1992, and his lowest was $82,500, in 1987. The Salary History table lists each season from 1986 to 1992.
- What position did Herm Winningham play?
- Herm Winningham played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Herm Winningham and how much did he weigh?
- Herm Winningham was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Herm Winningham hit each season?
- Herm Winningham's home runs by season: 0 in 1984, 3 in 1985, 4 in 1986, 4 in 1987, 0 in 1988, 3 in 1989, 3 in 1990, 1 in 1991, and 1 in 1992. His most in one season was 4, in 1986 and 1987.
- What was Herm Winningham's career batting average?
- Herm Winningham batted .239 over his career, with 452 hits in 1,888 at bats.
- How many RBI did Herm Winningham have?
- Herm Winningham drove in 147 runs in his career.
- Is Herm Winningham in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Herm Winningham has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.