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Dilson Herrera

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Herrera and the second or maternal family name is García.

Dilson José Herrera García (born March 3, 1994) is a Colombian professional baseball second baseman for the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks of the American Association of Professional Baseball. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, and Baltimore Orioles.

Dilson Herrera
Herrera with the Mets in 2019
Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
Second baseman
Born: (1994-03-03) March 3, 1994 (age 30)
Cartagena, Colombia
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 29, 2014, for the New York Mets
MLB statistics
(through 2020 season)
Batting average.199
Home runs11
Runs batted in28
Teams
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  Colombia
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2023 Santiago Team

Career edit

Pittsburgh Pirates edit

Herrera signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent in 2010.[1] He received a $220,000 signing bonus.[2] He then spent the next three years in the Pirates' farm system, advancing as far as the A-class West Virginia Power. Herrera, along with Gregory Polanco, represented the Pirates at the 2013 All-Star Futures Game.[3]

New York Mets edit

On August 27, 2013, the Pirates traded Herrera and a player to be named later, Vic Black, to the New York Mets to acquire Marlon Byrd and John Buck.[4][5][6] His first season in the Mets organization was a success as he was promoted to Double A during the season.[7][8]

2014 edit

 
Herrera with the Binghamton Mets in 2014
 
Herrera with the Mets in 2014

On August 28, after an injury to All-Star second baseman Daniel Murphy, Herrera was called up to the majors.[9] He became the first Met ever to start the season in A ball and get to the majors by the end of the season. Two days later, he collected his first major league hit off of the Phillies' Jerome Williams. He received his first RBI in the following game against Justin De Fratus.

On September 1, Herrera hit his first Major League home run, off of Miami Marlins pitcher Henderson Álvarez. Herrera finished the season with appearing in 18 games with a batting average of .220 in 59 at-bats in 66 plate appearances while compiling 13 hits, 11 RBIs, 3 home runs, 7 walks, 6 runs scored and striking out 17 times.

2015 edit

On May 1, Herrera was called up to the Mets as left-handed pitcher Jack Leathersich was sent down to the Las Vegas 51s.[10] Herrera was called up to play second base with Daniel Murphy being moved to third base to stand-in for then-injured third basemen David Wright who was on the disabled list with spinal stenosis.[11] Herrera was placed on the DL on May 15 due to a fractured tip of his middle finger.[12] On June 11, he was reactivated off from the DL.[13] On June 30, Herrera was sent down to the 51s to make room for Daniel Murphy who was coming off the DL.[14]

On September 7, he was recalled up due to the expanded rosters in September.[15] Herrera finished the season appearing in 31 games with a batting average of .211 in 90 at-bats in 103 plate appearances while compiling 19 hits, 6 RBIs, 3 home runs, 11 walks, 7 runs scored, 2 stolen bases, and striking out 23 times.

During the season on June 14, Herrera was seen wearing rally cups with the bottom of the cups cut out on his ears during the bottom half of the sixth inning. The Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 10-8 that day with Dilson going 1 for 3 with one hit, one RBI, one run scored and one walk, with the one hit coming as a home run in the bottom of the 4th inning off Braves pitcher Mike Foltynewicz. The gesture was well received by Mets players and fans.[16]

Cincinnati Reds edit

On August 1, 2016, the Mets traded Herrera and Max Wotell to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Jay Bruce.[17] He was outrighted to the Triple–A Louisville Bats on March 13, 2018. On July 5, the Reds selected Herrera's contract from the Louisville Bats. He elected free agency on November 3.[18]

Return to the Mets edit

On November 29, 2018, the Mets signed Herrera to a minor league contract, with an invite to Spring Training. On July 3, 2019, he opted out of his deal with the Mets and was released, making him a free agent.[19] On July 5, 2019, he opted back into his minor league deal with the Mets, after having received offers from other minor league teams.[20] On September 1, 2019, Herrera once again opted out of his minors deal, making him a free agent.

Baltimore Orioles edit

On December 5, 2019, Herrera signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.[21] On September 1, 2020, the Orioles selected Herrera to the active roster.[22] Herrera was designated for assignment on September 8 after going hitless with four strikeouts in six plate appearances.[23] He was outrighted on September 12, and elected free agency on September 28. After the 2020 season, he played for Colombia in the 2021 Caribbean Series.

On April 9, 2021, Herrera signed with the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League.[24]

Toronto Blue Jays edit

On April 24, 2021, before the start of the Mexican League season, Herrera signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays organization.[25][26] In 53 games for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, Herrera hit .213 with 10 home runs and 27 RBI's. On August 15, 2021, Herrera was released by the Blue Jays.[27]

Staten Island FerryHawks edit

On April 13, 2022, Herrera signed with the Staten Island FerryHawks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[28] He became a free agent following the season.

Piratas de Campeche edit

On April 6, 2023, Herrera signed with the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League.[29] In 9 games, he batted .200/.300/.257 with 7 hits and 2 RBIs. Herrera was released on May 11.[30]

Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks edit

On February 19, 2024, Herrera signed with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[31]

International career edit

Herrera was part of the Colombian squad that won the gold medal at the 2023 Pan American Games contested in Santiago, Chile in October 2023.[32]

References edit

  1. ^ "Dilson Herrera firmó con Piratas | EL UNIVERSAL – Cartagena". El Universal. July 30, 2010. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
  2. ^ "Gregory Polanco, Dilson Herrera signify Pirates' Latin American focus | pirates.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. July 14, 2013. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
  3. ^ "Gregory Polanco, Dilson Herrera on World roster for Sirius XM All-Star Futures Game | pirates.com: News". Pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com. June 27, 2013. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
  4. ^ Axisa, Mike. "Pirates acquire John Buck and Marlon Byrd from Mets". CBSSports.com. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
  5. ^ "Mets get prospect Black to complete Bucs trade | mets.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. August 29, 2013. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
  6. ^ Cody Derespina (August 29, 2013). "Vic Black to go to Mets in Marlon Byrd deal". Newsday.com. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
  7. ^ DeMarzo, John (August 1, 2014). "Is Dilson Herrera the Mets second baseman of the future?". New York Post.
  8. ^ Michael Avallone (August 22, 2014). "Mets prospect Dilson Herrera has New York in his sights". Amazin' Avenue. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  9. ^ Vorkunov, Mike (August 28, 2014). "Mets bring up 20-year-old prospect Dilson Herrera after putting Daniel Murphy on DL". NJ.com. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  10. ^ "Leathersich sent back to Las Vegas". SNY. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  11. ^ "Alderson is Patient with Wilmer, TC says Murphy to 3B until Wright returns". SNY. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  12. ^ "Herrera placed on DL, Campbell recalled from Triple-A". SNY. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  13. ^ "Herrera activated, Tejada to paternity list". SNY. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  14. ^ "Murphy activated from DL, Herrera sent to Triple-A". SNY. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  15. ^ "Mets recall Verrett, Monell and Herrera". SNY. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  16. ^ "Dilson Herrera taking over 2B with cups on his ears". SNY. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  17. ^ Simon, Eric (August 2016). "Mets acquire Jay Bruce from Reds for Dilson Herrera and Max Wotell". SNY. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  18. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  19. ^ Ryder, Tim (July 3, 2019). "Dilson Herrera Opts Out of Deal With Mets | Metsmerized Online". Retrieved July 4, 2019.
  20. ^ Curtis, Mike (July 6, 2019). "Syracuse Mets all-star Dilson Herrera opts back in to contract". syracuse.com. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
  21. ^ RotoWire Staff (December 5, 2019). "Orioles' Dilson Herrera: Signs minor-league contract". CBSSports.com. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  22. ^ "Orioles Select Dilson Herrera's Contract, Designate Mason Williams". September 2020.
  23. ^ "Orioles Designate Dilson Herrera, Activate Chris Davis". September 8, 2020.
  24. ^ "Dilson Herrera y Herlis Rodríguez: Fortalecen legión extranjera de Olmecas". olmecastabasco.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  25. ^ "Blue Jays Sign Colon, Herrera to Minor League Deals". April 24, 2021.
  26. ^ "Blue Jays Sign Dilson Herrera". May 10, 2021.
  27. ^ "Mets Morning News for August 17, 2021". August 17, 2021.
  28. ^ "FerryHawks make a splash, sign former Mets infielder". silive.com. April 13, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  29. ^ "SE SIGUEN REFORZANDO LOS PIRATAS". piratasdecampeche.mx (in Spanish). April 6, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  30. ^ "Dilson Herrera Stats, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  31. ^ "2024 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  32. ^ Sanhueza, Italo (October 28, 2023). "Colombia makes history with first gold in baseball". Panam Sports (in Spanish). Retrieved October 29, 2023.

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