Arizona Diamondbacks
2013 Avg.
.313
 
Career Avg.
.285
Name  Gerardo Parra
Born  5/6/1987
Height  5-11
Weight  200
Number  8
Position  CF
Bats  L
Throws  L
6/13/2013 10:13:00 AM
Description: Diamondbacks outfielder Gerardo Parra picked up three hits and had two RBI and a walk in six at-bats Wednesday against the Dodgers.
Insight: Parra has long been known as a great glove man, but this year his bat has caught up. He's hitting .322 with five homers, 22 RBI, 42 runs and five steals.
 
6/8/2013 11:00:00 AM
Description: Diamondbacks outfielder Gerardo Parra is hitless in 10 at-bats versus Giants starter Madison Bumgarner with five strikeouts.
Insight: That's a bad history to try and buck, but Parra does have six hits in his last 13 at-bats including a pair in the series opener on Friday night.
 
5/30/2013 2:17:00 PM
Description: Diamondbacks outfielder Gerardo Parra (calf) was in the starting lineup Thursday against the Rangers.
Insight: Parra had cramping in his left calf Monday but he has had two days to rest due to a scheduled off day Tuesday and rainout Wednesday.
 
5/29/2013 11:45:00 AM
Description: Diamondbacks outfielder Gerardo Parra is questionable for Wednesday's game against Texas after suffering a cramp in his left calf on Monday night.
Insight: Due to injuries to Cody Ross and Adam Eaton, Parra has had the chance to play every day, and he has responded with a .307 average and 21 extra-base hits and a .832 OPS in 202 at-bats. Consider him day-to-day.
 
5/28/2013 10:36:00 AM
Description: Diamondbacks outfielder Gerardo Parra is questionable for Tuesday's game against Texas after suffering a cramp in his left calf on Monday night.
Insight: Due to injuries to Cody Ross and Adam Eaton, Parra has had the chance to play every day, and he has responded with a .307 average and 21 extra-base hits and a .832 OPS in 202 at-bats. Consider him day-to-day.
 
Hot5/18/2013 9:44:00 PM
Description: Diamondbacks outfielder Gerardo Parra's leadoff homer Saturday against Miami was the only run of the game for either team.
Insight: Due to injuries to Cody Ross and Adam Eaton, Parra has had the chance to play every day, and he has responded with a .327 average and 20 extra-base hits in 168 at-bats. He's hitting .365 with three round-trippers in May.
 
4/30/2013 11:24:00 AM
Description: Diamondbacks outfielder Gerardo Parra is getting to play everyday and proving to be a great asset to both Arizona and fantasy owners hitting .305 with 18 runs scored, but Tuesday is a poor matchup which should be avoided.
Insight: Parra is hitless in 10 career at-bats against Madison Bumgarner including five strikeouts.
 
4/24/2013 10:37:00 AM
Description: Diamondbacks outfielder Gerardo Parra is getting to play everyday with the injuries to Jason Kubel and Adam Eaton, but Wednesday's matchup is a poor one for him as he's hitless in 10 at-bats versus Giants starter Madison Bumgarner with five strikeouts.
Insight: Parra was supposed to start the season as the fourth outfielder but the injuries to Eaton and Kubel have allowed Parra to start 19 of 20 games. He's batting .291 with 14 runs scored.
 
Hot4/7/2013 9:13:00 AM
Description: Diamondbacks CF Gerardo Parra continues to rake early this season. He had two hits and a walk Saturday and is now hitting .458.
Insight: Parra was supposed to start the season as the fourth outfielder but injuries to Cody Ross and Adam Eaton made him the starting center fielder. He is 11 for his first 24 with six extra-base hits and four runs.
 
2/16/2013 3:51:00 PM
Description: Arizona outfielder Gerardo Parra hopes to be part of a four-man group and get a solid share of the available at-bats. Manager Kirk Gibson told MLB.com that he hopes the team can get Parra, Adam Eaton, Jason Kubel and Cody Ross 400-500 at-bats each.
Insight: Kubel and Eaton and Ross figure to start the season as the outfield, but Parra was a solid contributor last year (.273, 58 runs, 7 HR, 36 RBI, 15 SB) and could change the manager's plans if he has a hot spring.
 
2/16/2012 3:51:00 PM
Description: Arizona outfielder Gerardo Parra hopes to be part of a four-man group and get a solid share of the available at-bats. Manager Kirk Gibson told MLB.com that he hopes the team can get Parra, Adam Eaton, Jason Kubel and Cody Ross 400-500 at-bats each.
Insight: Kubel and Eaton and Ross figure to start the season as the outfield, but Parra was a solid contributor last year (.273, 58 runs, 7 HR, 36 RBI, 15 SB) and could change the manager's plans if he has a hot spring.
 
3/17/2011 11:19:00 AM
Description: Arizona OF Gerardo Parra has performed well this spring and could win the starting LF spot for the Diamondbacks. SOURCE: Arizona Republic
Insight: Parra worked young and is still very young; he is worth a late pick in NL-only leagues.
 
3/9/2011 5:54:00 AM
Description: Gerardo Parra stole two bases yesterday. They were his first two steals of the spring.
Insight: He is in the mix for playing time in the outfield for Arizona but he lacks the power and speed to be a mixed league option no matter how often he plays.
 
9/17/2010 8:00:00 AM
Description: Parra went 2-for-4 with a double, RBI and a run scored on Thursday against the Reds.
Insight: Parra is now batting .254 with 15 doubles and 27 RBI so far this year. (RapidDraft.com)
 
7/20/2010 8:20:00 AM
Description: Parra went 2-for-5 with two RBI on Monday against the Mets.
Insight: Parra is now batting .269 with two homers and 17 RBi so far this year. (SportsBuff.com)
 
7/9/2010 8:48:00 AM
Description: Parra went 4-for-5 with a double and two runs on Thursday against the Marlins.
Insight: Parra is now batting .274 with 11 doubles and 14 RBI so far this season. (SportsBuff.com)
 
6/10/2010 8:33:00 AM
Description: Parra went 2-for-3 with a double, home run, two RBI and a walk on Wednesday against the Braves.
Insight: Parra has five hits in his last three starts as he homered for the first time this season. He is now batting .255 with a home run and 10 RBI in 41 games this year. (SportsBuff.com)