The 5 worst hitting seasons in Diamondbacks history

If there was a Diamondbacks Hall of Shame, these guys would be in it.  Warning, when you see the names on this list, it might give you a slight headache thinking about all the times they failed at the plate…

In 2022, catcher Jose Herrera had the worst hitting season in Diamondbacks history

Jose Herrera probably wishes he could go back in a time machine and redo his rookie season in 22’.  In 47 games played, Herrera struggled mightily at the plate.  In 111 at-bats, Herrera hit 0 HRs, struck out in 31% of his at-bats, walked in less than 10% of his at-bats, and slashed .189/.250/.207 for an OPS of .457.  Catchers get a little bit of slack for their performance at the plate but these numbers should be looked at with no mercy; It doesn’t get much worse than what Herrera did at the dish last season…

2001: Catcher Rod Barajas

Throwing it way back but sticking with catchers, Barajas had an abysmal 01’ season in the box.  In 51 games (106 at-bats), Barajas struck out in 25% of his at-bats, walked in less than 4% of his at-bats, and slashed, .160/.191/.274 for an OPS of .465.  Barajas would wind up having a decent career in the bigs, but in 2001, he couldn’t even get on base 20% of the time, yikes!

2021: Outfielder Tim Locastro

Locastro has always been known for his speed on the bases and his ability to cover ground in the outfield; slugging a baseball, not so much.  In 2021, Locastro played 55 games (118 at-bats).  He struck out in 22% of his at-bats, walked in 5% of his at-bats, and slashed .178/.271/.220 for an OPS of .491.  He signed a minor league contract with the Mets on January 9, 2023…

1998: Infielder Andy Stankiewicz

Andy Stankiewicz got to be a part of a historical year; the first-ever Diamondbacks season.  Unfortunately for him, it was historic in the worst way.  In 77 games played (145 at-bats), Andy struck out in 23% of his at-bats, walked in less than 5% of his at-bats, and slashed, .207/.252/.241 for an OPS of .493.  1998 would mark Andy’s last year in the bigs, shocker… 

2004: Infielder Andy Green

Andy Green was not in the bigs for very long.  2004 marked his rookie season and simultaneously his worst season at the plate.  In 46 games played (109 at-bats), Green did not strike out much, but he walked in less than 5% of his at-bats.  He also slashed .202/.241/.266 for an OPS of .507.  2004 was Green’s first year in the bigs, and 2009 was his last…