Major League Baseball outfielder Jeremy Hermida currently plays for the Florida Marlins.
Hermida was drafted in 2002 right out of high school. He was immediately placed with the Marlins' minor league affiliate. After three years, Hermida was called up and made his MLB debut on August 31, 2005. At his first time at bat, he scored a grand slam, making him the second person in MLB history to accomplish that. He continued with the Marlins, playing in 23 games during the 2005 season.
During the 2006 season, he joined the Marlins for 99 games, missing time in April and May from a right hip flexor. After recovering and a short stay with the Marlins' affiliate for rehabilitation, he rejoined the Marlins' roster. He again joined the Marlins for the 2007 season, playing 123 games. He set career high numbers in 2007, with 127 hits, 54 runs and 18 homeruns.
Before the 2008 season he was placed on the disabled list with a minor left hamstring injury on March 15. He is expected back within a couple weeks.
Fast Facts:
- Born: January 30, 1984
- Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia
- Second Player in MLB history to hit grand slam in first at-bat
- MLB debut with Florida Marlins in 2005
