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DILSON HERRERA
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SECOND BASEMAN
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Born: March 3, 1994 Height: 5′ 10″ Weight: 150 Bats: Right Throws: Right Signed: Int. FA, Pittsburgh Pirates, 2010 How Acquired: Int. FA Country: Colombia Agent: N/A |
WTM’S PIRATE PLAYER PROFILES |
| Herrera was the Pirates’ only big signing during the 2010 signing period apart from Luis Heredia. Herrera was listed as a shortstop when they signed him, but he played third exclusively during his debut season, with the exception of two games at second. Because he’s not a big guy but has shown some power, he draws comparisons to Alen Hanson. He’s heavier in build than Hanson, though, and doesn’t have Hanson’s speed. He also doesn’t have the potential to play short or the Pirates would be trying him there.
2011 Herrera had a strong debut, hitting for good power, especially for his size. The one negative was a somewhat high K rate. 2012 Herrera had an excellent season in the GCL, again hitting for good power with OK plate discipline. He also showed some speed on the bases. He continued to hit well in a brief stint at State College. He played second exclusively at both levels. Baseball America named him the 7th best prospect in the GCL. Herrera will be the second baseman at West Virginia in 2013. If the Pirates are extremely lucky, he’ll duplicate the success that Alen Hanson and Gregory Polanco had in 2012. |
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STATS
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| Baseball Reference — Minors Fangraphs MiLB.com |
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CONTRACT INFORMATION
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| 2013: Minor League Contract |
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PLAYER INFORMATION
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| Signing Bonus: $220,000 MiLB Debut: 2011 MLB Debut: N/A MiLB FA Eligible: 2017 MLB FA Eligible: N/A Rule 5 Eligible: 2015 Added to 40-Man: N/A Options Remaining: 3 MLB Service Time: 0.000 |
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TRANSACTIONS
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| July 26, 2010: Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent. |