Position: RHP
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 168 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
Born: 07/18/2007
Country: Venezuela
How Acquired: International Free Agent, 2024
Bonus: $190,000
40-man Roster: No
Rule 5 Eligible: 2028
Minor League Free Agency: 2030
Options Left: 3
Overview
Herrera signed out of Venezuela for a moderate bonus at age 16. By the time he was pitching as a pro, his fastball had gotten up as high as 92 mph. He also had a curve and change.
2024
In his first season, Herrera served as a starter in the DSL. He just held his own, with a 4.98 ERA and 1.66 WHIP, and weak walk and K rates. Given that he turned 17 during the season, it wasn’t a bad showing, and he improved after his first few starts. In his last five, he had a 2.70 ERA and 1.28 WHIP.
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Transactions
January 15, 2024: Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent.