Jose Herrera
| AB | 536 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .233 |
| OBP | .335 |
| SLG | .289 |
| HR | 1 |
- Full name Jose Francisco Herrera
- Born 01/14/1993 in San Felix, Bolivar, Venezuela
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 155 / Bats: S / Throws: R
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The top catcher on the 2013 international market, Herrera tried out with the Diamondbacks during extended spring training. The relationship that developed convinced the native Venezuelan to sign with Arizona for $1,060,000 on July 2, when 16-year-old international amateurs became eligible to sign. Herrera played for Venezuela's 15U World Championship team in 2012, making the all-tournament team not long after converting to catcher from third base. He's relatively new to switch-hitting but already shows the potential to hit for power from both sides because he has strength and the lift in his swing. He also has a good batting eye at the plate. Defensively, Herrera shows quickness behind the plate, good hands and a solid arm that could project to be above-average. While he needs a lot of experience, he's already ahead of other catchers his age. Herrera will turn 17 just before the start of spring training. Considering that the Diamondbacks brought him to the States for instructional league, they could choose to have him begin his pro career in the Rookie-level Arizona League.
