2024 Stats
AVG
.227
HR
1
RBI
13
R
11
SB
0
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Herrera opened 2024 in Triple-A but eventually reclaimed the top backup catching job during the second half of the season. He's one of four catchers on the 40-man roster and will compete once again to be the backup to Gabriel Moreno. Prospect Adrian Del Castillo and veteran Rene Pinto are also in camp. Del Castillo, who exhibited offensive prowess during a brief callup last year, still has work to do defensively. That benefits a defense-first backstop like Herrera, who has been with the organization since 2014 and is familiar with the staff. There's not much to be excited about with a stick in Herrera's hands. He has a.537 career OPS in 130 games over the last three seasons. Read Past Outlooks
Out of options
Herrera is out of minor-league options as he prepares to compete for the backup catcher job in spring training, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
That Herrera is out of options gives him an advantage in the quest to back up primary catcher Gabriel Moreno. Herrera's advanced defense is another edge over Adrian Del Castillo, who crushed the ball during his MLB debut last season. It's likely the Diamondbacks have Del Castillo head back to Triple-A Reno to hone his defense, while Herrera, who has earned trust in the Arizona clubhouse, grabs a roster spot for Opening Day.
That Herrera is out of options gives him an advantage in the quest to back up primary catcher Gabriel Moreno. Herrera's advanced defense is another edge over Adrian Del Castillo, who crushed the ball during his MLB debut last season. It's likely the Diamondbacks have Del Castillo head back to Triple-A Reno to hone his defense, while Herrera, who has earned trust in the Arizona clubhouse, grabs a roster spot for Opening Day.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+6%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+25%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .560 | 87 | 0 | 4 | .227 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .529 | 271 | 1 | 21 | .201 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .523 | 38 | 0 | 4 | .212 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .654 | 76 | 1 | 9 | .234 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .577 | 27 | 0 | 0 | .190 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .547 | 93 | 0 | 7 | .213 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .604 | 22 | 0 | 0 | .286 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .424 | 102 | 0 | 5 | .167 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+10%
OPS at Home
2024
+40%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022Home | .561 | 193 | 0 | 12 | .232 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .508 | 165 | 1 | 13 | .177 | ||||
| 2024Home | .695 | 63 | 0 | 7 | .291 | ||||
| 2024Away | .498 | 51 | 1 | 6 | .143 | ||||
| 2023Home | .437 | 61 | 0 | 2 | .182 | ||||
| 2023Away | .683 | 59 | 0 | 5 | .239 | ||||
| 2022Home | .549 | 69 | 0 | 3 | .224 | ||||
| 2022Away | .352 | 55 | 0 | 2 | .151 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Jose Herrera compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.33BB Rate
7.9%K Rate
23.7%BABIP
.300ISO
.093AVG
.227OBP
.290SLG
.320OPS
.609wOBA
.273Exit Velocity
84.5 mphHard Hit Rate
21.8%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.214Expected SLG
.268Sprint Speed
22.8 ft/secGround Ball %
47.1%Line Drive %
24.3%Fly Ball %
28.6%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Herrera unexpectedly won the backup catcher job in 2023 thanks to Carson Kelly starting the year on the IL with a forearm injury. It was the second consecutive season he suited up on Opening Day. Once Kelly returned in June, Herrera was on the Triple-A to MLB shuttle for rest of the season. He finished with 124 plate appearances, and his .557 OPS never threatened to usurp the starting gig from Gabriel Moreno. Herrera enters spring training as the top backup, but will have competition after the Diamondbacks signed Tucker Barnhart and gave him an invite to camp.
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Goes deep in win
Herrera went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Brewers.
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Back in action
Herrera went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 11-5 loss to Houston.
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In Saturday's lineup
Herrera (head) will start at catcher and bat ninth Saturday versus Houston.
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Passes tests after game
Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said following Friday night's game that Herrera (head) "got through his testing just fine," MLB.com reports.
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Exits early Friday
Herrera exited Friday's game against Houston after being hit on the top of his mask by a backswing, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Role not yet determined
Herrera is not locked in as Arizona's primary backup catcher, per Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic.
ANALYSIS
Herrera and P.J. Higgins are competing for playing time behind starter Gabriel Moreno. Higgins has been reassigned to minor league camp, but the Diamondbacks are apparently still determining roles.
Herrera and P.J. Higgins are competing for playing time behind starter Gabriel Moreno. Higgins has been reassigned to minor league camp, but the Diamondbacks are apparently still determining roles.