Dilson Herrera

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Dilson Herrera
Dilson Herrera on September 10, 2014.jpg
Herrera with the New York Mets
New York Mets – No. 16
Second baseman
Born: (1994-03-03) March 3, 1994 (age 21)
Cartagena, Colombia
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 29, 2014 for the New York Mets
MLB statistics
(through 2015 season)
Batting average .215
Home runs 6
Runs batted in 17
Teams

Dilson Jose Herrera (born March 3, 1994) is a Colombian professional baseball second baseman for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He stands 5'10 inches tall and weighs 150 lbs.

Career[edit]

Minor league career[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]

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

Major league career[edit]

On August 28, 2014, after an injury to All-Star second baseman Daniel Murphy, Herrera was called up to the majors.[9] He became the first Met player ever to start the season in single-A 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, 2014, Herrera hit his first Major League home run, off of Miami Marlins pitcher Henderson Alvarez.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Dilson Herrera firmó con Piratas | EL UNIVERSAL – Cartagena". El Universal. 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. 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. ^ http://www.amazinavenue.com/2014/8/22/6053145/new-york-mets-dilson-herrera-byrd-black-murphy
  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. 

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Bryce Harper
Youngest Player in the National League
2014–present
Incumbent