Dilson Herrera

Born: 3/3/1994 in Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

MLB Debut: 2014-08-29 | Final Game: 2020-09-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Dilson Jose Herrera

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Biography

Dilson Herrera, born in 1994, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2014 until his retirement in 2020. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 105 games, showcasing his potential as a versatile infielder. Herrera recorded 48 hits, including 11 home runs, and drove in 28 runs, finishing with a batting average of .199. His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by his speed on the bases, as he successfully stole 2 bases during his time in the league. Herrera's career unfolded during a time when the game was increasingly focused on power hitting and analytics, challenging players to adapt to a rapidly evolving baseball landscape. While he faced difficulties in achieving higher batting averages, his raw power and potential made him a notable prospect during his early years. After his debut with the New York Mets, he also spent time with the Cincinnati Reds, where he continued to develop his skills before ultimately concluding his playing days in 2020. Despite not reaching the heights many anticipated, Herrera's journey reflects the challenges faced by many aspiring players in the competitive arena of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
105	241	24	48	8	2	11	28	2	26	83	0.199	0.290	0.386	0.676	-162.4

Career AVG .199 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career SLG .386 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.676 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2014	NYN	NL	18	59	6	13	0	1	3	11	0	7	17	0.220	.251 (-12%)	.313 (-3%)	.386 (+5%)	.700 (+1%)	15.8
2015	NYN	NL	31	90	7	19	3	1	3	6	2	11	23	0.211	.254 (-17%)	.316 (-2%)	.404 (-9%)	.721 (-6%)	-69.4
2018	CIN	NL	53	87	11	16	5	0	5	11	0	8	39	0.184	.247 (-26%)	.318 (-16%)	.409 (+1%)	.727 (-6%)	-108.9
2020	BAL	AL	3	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0