JacobE_STL
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It's rare that a catcher of this age has this much offensive talent. He's mashed at every level and deserves a ton of playing time in 2025.
November 18, 2024 at 1:35 AM
It's rare that a catcher of this age has this much offensive talent. He's mashed at every level and deserves a ton of playing time in 2025.
Another thing I wanted to mention about his approach is how he added 3.5 mph to his average bat speed with less than 2-strikes, compared to an MLB average of 1.9
He ranked 3rd in wOBAcon and 4th in xwOBAcon on the Cardinals with less than 2K.
He ranked 3rd in wOBAcon and 4th in xwOBAcon on the Cardinals with less than 2K.
November 18, 2024 at 1:35 AM
Another thing I wanted to mention about his approach is how he added 3.5 mph to his average bat speed with less than 2-strikes, compared to an MLB average of 1.9
He ranked 3rd in wOBAcon and 4th in xwOBAcon on the Cardinals with less than 2K.
He ranked 3rd in wOBAcon and 4th in xwOBAcon on the Cardinals with less than 2K.
The only hitter in baseball with a higher xwOBAcon and Zone-Contact% than Herrera against breaking+offspeed is Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Herrera's Z-Swing% against them falls from 85.4% in pitchers counts to 65.8% in hitters counts. Part of his very impressive plate approach.
Herrera's Z-Swing% against them falls from 85.4% in pitchers counts to 65.8% in hitters counts. Part of his very impressive plate approach.
November 18, 2024 at 1:35 AM
The only hitter in baseball with a higher xwOBAcon and Zone-Contact% than Herrera against breaking+offspeed is Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Herrera's Z-Swing% against them falls from 85.4% in pitchers counts to 65.8% in hitters counts. Part of his very impressive plate approach.
Herrera's Z-Swing% against them falls from 85.4% in pitchers counts to 65.8% in hitters counts. Part of his very impressive plate approach.
Herrera was recalled on August 26th after being in MiLB since mid-June.
He posted a 192 wRC+ and .516 wOBAcon in his second stint, and added 2.5 mph to his 90th pct exit velo against breaking and offspeed pitches.
He posted a 192 wRC+ and .516 wOBAcon in his second stint, and added 2.5 mph to his 90th pct exit velo against breaking and offspeed pitches.
November 18, 2024 at 1:35 AM
Herrera was recalled on August 26th after being in MiLB since mid-June.
He posted a 192 wRC+ and .516 wOBAcon in his second stint, and added 2.5 mph to his 90th pct exit velo against breaking and offspeed pitches.
He posted a 192 wRC+ and .516 wOBAcon in his second stint, and added 2.5 mph to his 90th pct exit velo against breaking and offspeed pitches.
Herrera has gotten limited playing time over the years, but with Contreras' move to 1st, it might be time for him to be the every-day catcher.
Despite a fluctuation in PT, his xwOBA never fell below league average in any 100-PA span last year.
Despite a fluctuation in PT, his xwOBA never fell below league average in any 100-PA span last year.
November 18, 2024 at 1:35 AM
Herrera has gotten limited playing time over the years, but with Contreras' move to 1st, it might be time for him to be the every-day catcher.
Despite a fluctuation in PT, his xwOBA never fell below league average in any 100-PA span last year.
Despite a fluctuation in PT, his xwOBA never fell below league average in any 100-PA span last year.