Gerardo Parra Rumors & News
- Arizona Diamondbacks
- #8 | CF/LF/RF BatsLThrowsL
- Height5-11
- Weight200
- Age25
- Experience 3 years
- Salary $502,000
- BirthplaceSanta Barbara del Zulia, Venezuela
Gerardo Parra proving to Arizona Diamondbacks he performs better the more he's on field
Arizona Republic — Diamondbacks outfielder Gerardo Parra is back to being an everyday player. And he's back to performing at a high level. General Manager Kevin Towers doesn't think these two developments are unrelated.
Arizona Diamondbacks May 23, 2013Can Gerardo Parra keep up the pace?
ESPN Fantasy Baseball — One of the main reasons it was easy to be skeptical about whether Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Gerardo Parra would be able to continue his exceptio...
May 23, 2013
Arizona Diamondbacks' Gerardo Parra keeps passing arm strength test
Arizona Republic — MIAMI -- Manager Kirk Gibson said outfielder Gerardo Parra likes to compete and be challenged. For some reason, opposing teams continue to challenge him when it comes to making throws from the outfield. Parra continues to make them pay.
Arizona Diamondbacks May 19, 2013
Miami Marlins dealt eighth shutout loss of season as Diamondbacks win
Miami Herald — The Diamondbacks’ Gerardo Parra hit the first pitch for a home run, which was enough to sink the Marlins – wasting a solid outing by Miami starter Tom Koehler.
Miami Marlins May 18, 2013Gerardo Parra homers on first pitch
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Diamondbacks outfielder Gerardo Parra hit his fourth home run, which proved to be the difference in Saturday's 1-0 victory over the Marlins.Hitting coach Don Baylor gave Parra the green light to swing on the first pitch of the game, and he homered off Tom Koehler. He finished 1 for 3 with a walk, a run scored and an RBI.Parra has reached base in each of the last 12 games. He is hitting .413 with two home runs and four RBI over that span.
May 18, 2013Tom Koehler a tough-luck loser to D-Backs
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Marlins pitcher Tom Koehler allowed a leadoff home run to Gerardo Parra but suffered a tough-luck 1-0 loss Saturday night against the Diamondbacks.Koehler (0-2), who made his second start of the season, held the Diamonbacks to three hits over six innings. He struck out seven and walked two.Koehler has allowed three runs over 11 innings since joining the starting rotation. He has struck out eight and walked three over that span. He is scheduled to make his next start Friday at the White Sox.
May 18, 2013Gerardo Parra impressive so far in May
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Batting .327 in the month of May, Diamondbacks outfielder Gerardo Parra has gotten the attention of Fantasy owners, finding his way onto the most added players list heading into Week 8. The question is will the at-bats be there the rest of the season. Al Melchior said on Wednesday’s episode of Fantasy Baseball Today that he doesn’t see a big decrease in playing time once Adam Eaton comes back. Scott White added that Parra might lose some at-bats, but doesn’t see him becoming a “bench player.”
May 16, 2013Gerardo Parra's average rising
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Diamondbacks outfielder Gerardo Parra had his second-straight mult-hit game in Sunday's series finale against the Phillies. Parra hit his second career leadoff home run off starter Kyle Kendrick in the first. He also singled in the fifth, finishing 2 for 5 with an RBI and run scored in the 4-2 loss. Parra is hitting .341 (15 for 44) with two home runs, three doubles and six RBI in 11 May games.
May 13, 2013Kyle Kendrick pitches well in no-decision
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Phillies pitcher Kyle Kendrick did not factor in the decision during Sunday's series finale against the Diamondbacks. Kendrick allowed two runs on six hits over seven innings. The runs came in the first inning, including a solo home run by Gerardo Parra. The right-hander settled down after that, limiting Philadelphia to six hits over his final six innings. Kendrick finished with four strikeouts and did not issue a walk in the no-decision. Kendrick, who has allowed two runs or fewer in each of his last seven outings, is scheduled to face the Reds at home May 19. He limited Cincinnati to two hit...
May 13, 2013Gerardo Parra continues to be productive
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Diamondbacks outfielder Gerardo Parra collected his ninth multi-hit game Tuesday against the Dodgers. Parra finished 2 for 4 with one double, one walk, one strikeout and two runs. Parra has hit safely in 13 of his last 15 games, batting .310 (18 for 58). He also has one triple, one home run, four doubles, seven RBI, eight walks and 12 runs in that span.
May 9, 2013Gerardo Parra shows some pop
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Diamondbacks outfielder Gerardo Parra clubbed his second homer of the season for his only hit during Arizona's 7-6 loss to San Diego on Friday night. Parra finished 1 for 5 with a three-run blast off Padres closer Huston Street in the ninth inning for his first home run since the third game of the season against St. Louis.
May 4, 2013Huston Street nearly coughs up big lead
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Padres closer Huston Street endured a shaky outing but escaped with his seventh save of the season Friday night against the Diamondbacks. Street relieved Brad Brach in the ninth inning with two runners on and a four-run lead. He surrendered a three-run home run Gerardo Parra before securing a 7-6 victory. Street was charged with one run and one hit in one inning of work. Street has converted all seven of his save chances. He has a 4.50 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP.
May 4, 2013Gerardo Parra's lengthy hitting streak finally ends
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Diamondbacks outfielder Gerardo Parra's hitting streak ended at 14 games Monday against the Giants following a 0-for-5 outing. Parra hit .333 (17 for 51) with one triple, three RBI, four doubles, five walks and 10 runs during the streak. "I'm just very happy. I don't think anything of the past, just play hard every day no matter what happens," Parra said, per MLB.com. "I've worked hard for the opportunity and I want to play for today." The Diamondbacks are more than happy with Parra's contributions. "He's been great for us," manager Kirk Gibson said. "He's been big. We put Parra up there to do...
April 30, 2013
Gerardo Parra leads Arizona Diamondbacks over Colorado Rockies
Arizona Republic — If you think Patrick Corbin has been good this season, you should ask Kirk Gibson how he felt about the young left-hander back in spring training a year ago. "I almost kept him on the team," Gibson confided before Sunday's series finale against the visiting Colorado Rockies.
Arizona Diamondbacks April 28, 2013Gerardo Parra putting hits together
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Diamondbacks outfielder Gerardo Parra did not start Wednesday's contest against the Giants but entered late and hit safely for the ninth time in his past 10 games. He pinch-ran for Eric Hinske in the eighth inning and came around to score. Then in the ninth, Parra singled home Didi Gregorius.Parra is batting .289 (11 for 38) in the last 10 contests with three RBI and seven runs scored.
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