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Johnny Nathan Hermida (born 1960) Is a former Major League Baseball player who played for 5 teams during his career. He played First base and Left field.

During his career, he is most famous for playing with the Red Sox, because he hit a 499 foot long homerun over the Green Monster on May 16, 2003. Hermida started his career with the Mariners and played with them until 1985 when, at the non-waiver deadline, he was traded to the California Angels.

1980s
Hermida made his debut on April 9, 1980. He didn't get his first hit until April 14, 1980 and did not get his first homer until May 7, 1980. However, he smoked 15 homers and 56 RBI to start his career, with the 1 year deal expiring, the Mariners signed him to a 7 year deal worth $2 million.

Jonathan got his first All-Star berth in 1981 in only his second year in the bigs. In his second year, he homered 21 times and drove in 68. Getting 36 career home runs in his first two seasons. In 1983, Hermida got 18 homers and 87 RBI, giving him 54 career homers in his first 3 seasons. 1984 was a break-out year for Hermida, first, he got his fourth straight All-Star berth, second, he hit 42 homers and 114 RBI. His 96 homers in his first 4 seasons made him the third fastest to 96 homers, trailing only Albert Pujols and Mark McGwire.

1985 ended his five year time with the Mariners as he was traded to the California Angels on July 31, 1985. However, on August 2, 1985, his second day with the Angels, he hit his 100 career home run. He just kept on hitting long balls. He finished the season with 12 home runs and 109 RBI. Putting him at 108 home runs and 434 RBI

1986 was one of Hermida's best seasons ever. hitting 40 homers and driving in 115 RBIs, putting his career total at 148 HRs and 549 RBIs. In 1987, Hermida's stats dropped significantly, his average for homers is 37, however, he hit only 19 homers, and only 44 RBI, his career stats were 167 HRs and 593 RBIs. In 1988, Hermida recovered alot by hitting a-than career high 54 dingers and 156 Runs Batted In. On May 31, 1988, Hermida reached 200 career homers. His 8 seasons to reach 200 was the second fastest, he only trails Albert Pujols to this day. So his career stats were at 221 homers and 748 RBI then.

In 1989, Hermida pitched for the first time in his 9-year career. However, he got 90.99 ERA, 1 inning pitched, and gave up 20 hits. But anyway he batted like a superstar hitting 50 HRs and 115 RBI so his career totals would stand at 271 HRs and 863 RBI.