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Gerardo Parra | Outfielder

Team: Arizona Diamondbacks
Age / DOB:  (26) / 5/6/1987
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 200
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Gerardo Parra hit a leadoff (but game-winning) home run against the Marlins on Saturday night.
Parra took Tom Koehler deep on the first pitch of the game, and it turned out to be all the scoring either team would do. The homer was Parra's only hit of the night, and he's now batting .327/.394/.506 on the year. The outfielder has often been the odd-man out in the Diamondbacks outfield -- Arizona expected Jason Kubel and Adam Eaton to be starting at this point -- but it's hard to see how the club will bench him when he's performing like this. May 18 - 9:51 PM

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Gerardo Parra - OF - Diamondbacks

Gerardo Parra went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a walk in Thursday's win over the Phillies.

Parra drove in a run with a bunt in the bottom of the sixth inning, which ended up being the difference in the ballgame. The 26-year-old has hit safely in seven out of his last eight games and owns a quality .307/.377/.467 batting line on the year. He should continue to be relevant in most mixed leagues until Adam Eaton (elbow) is ready to return from the disabled list.
May 10 - 12:38 AM
Gerardo Parra - OF - Diamondbacks

Gerardo Parra hit a three-run homer off Huston Street in the loss to the Padres on Friday.

Parra brought the Diamondbacks back to within a run in the ninth, but it wasn't quite enough. Expected to be the Diamondbacks' fourth outfielder again this year, Parra has played regularly with Adam Eaton out and hit .298 with 19 runs scored in 28 games. He's plenty good enough to remain a starter against right-handers the rest of the way, but the Diamondbacks could shove him back into a reserve role when everyone is healthy.
May 4 - 1:17 AM
Gerardo Parra - OF - Diamondbacks

Gerardo Parra went 2-for-4 with two singles and a run scored in Friday's loss to the Rockies.

Parra has now hit safely in four straight games. While the 25-year-old outfielder has slowed down considerably from his red-hot start, he should continue to be relevant in deeper mixed leagues while Jason Kubel (quad) and Adam Eaton (elbow) are sidelined.
Apr 20 - 12:17 AM
Gerardo Parra - OF - Diamondbacks

Gerardo Parra blasted a two-run homer and went 3-for-7 in Wednesday's 16-inning win over the Cardinals.

Parra's bat cooled as the game progressed -- his triple and homer were both off St. Louis starter Lance Lynn -- but he's certainly solidified his role until Adam Eaton returns from the disabled list. The 25-year-old has begun the season on fire, batting .500/.500/1.000 in 16 at-bats. Earlier in the day, D'Backs skipper Kirk Gibson announced that Parra would remain the leadoff hitter until Adam Eaton or Willie Bloomquist returned from the disabled list. The Venezuelan should be in mixed league lineups until his bat cools.
Apr 4 - 3:30 AM
Gerardo Parra - OF - Diamondbacks

Gerardo Parra went 4-for-5 with three doubles and a run scored in Monday's win over the Cardinals.

One of Parra's doubles likely would have been a homer in most parks, but the ball went off the top of the tall wall in right-center field at the 413-foot mark. Parra will be a regular until Adam Eaton returns from the disabled list.
Apr 2 - 1:10 AM
Gerardo Parra - OF - Diamondbacks

Gerardo Parra delivered another strong performance in Friday's victory over the Indians, going 1-for-3 with a double and three RBI.

On the same day that it was announced Adam Eaton would be lost for the first 6-8 weeks of the season, Parra did his best to show he's capable of handling the load in the meantime. He's hitting .359/.386/.718 this spring with three bombs, 15 RBI and two steals, and it certainly a worthwhile gamble for the first few weeks of the season, especially if he takes over Eaton's spot atop the lineup.
Mar 23 - 1:28 AM
Gerardo Parra - OF - Diamondbacks

Gerardo Parra had another nice day at the dish on Friday, going 2-for-3 with an RBI as the A's and D'Backs played to a 2-2 tie.

Parra has looked very impressive this spring, hitting .375 (9-for-24) with a pair of homers, 10 RBI and a steal. Despite entering the season as the D'Backs fourth outfielder, manager Kirk Gibson has already indicated that he will be in the lineup on a regular basis. He should have no problem accumulating 500 plate appearances, and with it, he has the potential to deliver double digit totals in both home runs and steals.
Mar 15 - 8:46 PM
Gerardo Parra - OF - Diamondbacks

Gerardo Parra was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Reds with arm soreness.

The injury isn't considered serious and the Diamondbacks are listing this as a day-to-day situation. Adam Eaton will take his place in the lineup.
Source: Steve Gilbert on Twitter
Feb 27 - 2:55 PM
Gerardo Parra - OF - Diamondbacks

Gerardo Parra went 2-for-2 with a two-run homer, three RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Angels.

Parra took A.J. Schugel deep in the first inning before adding a single and sac fly in his other two plate appearances. The 26-year-old will enter the 2013 season as the Diamondbacks' fourth outfielder, but his solid bat and ability to play all three outfield spots should results in plenty of playing time.
Feb 26 - 6:17 PM
Gerardo Parra - OF - Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said Friday that Gerardo Parra has the chance to work his way into the Opening Day lineup based on his performance this spring.

The 26-year-old outfielder hit .273/.335/.392 with seven homers and 15 steals in 2012. The D'Backs are expected to proceed with a starting outfield of Cody Ross, Adam Eaton and Jason Kubel, but Parra could work his way in if Eaton struggles during the spring.
Source: Diamondbacks.MLB.com
Feb 15 - 10:38 PM
Gerardo Parra - OF - Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks and OF Gerardo Parra avoided arbitration Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $2.35 million contract.

Parra requested $2.7 million and was offered $2.1 million from the Diamondbacks when arbitration figures were exchanged last month, so the two sides settle a little under the midpoint. The 25-year-old outfielder was arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter.
Feb 5 - 12:03 PM
Gerardo Parra - OF - Diamondbacks

Gerardo Parra requested $2.7 million and was offered $2.1 million from the Diamondbacks when arbitration figures were exchanged Friday.

Parra is arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter after batting .273/.335/.392 with seven home runs, 36 RBI, 15 stolen bases and a .727 OPS in 133 games last season. The two sides will attempt to find a middle ground before a hearing in February.
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Jan 18 - 5:32 PM
Gerardo Parra - OF - Diamondbacks

Gerardo Parra (hand) went 2-for-3 with a walk in his return to the Diamondbacks' lineup Wednesday.

Parra hadn't played since Friday because of a bruised hand. He's batting .273/.335/.391 with 14 stolen bases.
Thu, Sep 27, 2012 03:23:00 AM
Gerardo Parra - OF - Diamondbacks

Gerardo Parra is not in the Diamondbacks starting lineup on Saturday, and is awaiting the results of X-rays on his right hand.

Parra apparently injured his hand while sliding into home plate during Friday's game. He's unlikely to appear in Saturday's contest, and a timetable for his return should be known as soon as the results are released.
Source: Nick Piecoro on Twitter
Sat, Sep 22, 2012 07:33:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Miguel Montero
2Wil Nieves
1B1Paul Goldschmidt
2Eric Hinske
2B1Aaron Hill
2Willie Bloomquist
3Josh Wilson
SS1Cliff Pennington
2Didi Gregorius
3B1Martin Prado
2Eric Chavez
LF1Jason Kubel
2Gerardo Parra
CF1Adam Eaton
2A.J. Pollock
RF1Cody Ross
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Ian Kennedy
2Brandon McCarthy
3Trevor Cahill
4Wade Miley
5Patrick Corbin
6Daniel Hudson
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1J.J. Putz
2Heath Bell
3David Hernandez
4Matt Reynolds
5Brad Ziegler
6Josh Collmenter
7Tony Sipp
8Will Harris