Jimmy Herron Stats & Scouting Report

AB	11
AVG	.364
OBP	.5
SLG	.636
HR	1

Full name James P. Herron
Born 07/27/1996 in Harleysville, PA
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: L
School Duke
Drafted in the 3rd round (98th overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 2018 (signed for $520,000).

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Draft-eligible last June as a sophomore, Herron was drafted by the Yankees in the 31st round but elected to play in the Cape Cod League instead, where he impressed scouts by ranking third in the league in batting average (.338). Herron has put up similar numbers in his career at Duke, slashing .316/.414/.446 in two and a half seasons. An immediate contributor for the Blue Devils, Herron has served as a spark plug at the top of the order, using a compact righthanded swing that is geared for line drives and employing his plus speed on the basepaths. Herron hasn't been as consistent at the plate this season, with a bat path that has been more uphill than scouts are used to seeing. But when he stays within himself, Herron is among the best pure hitters at the college level. As far as his other tools, Herron's below-average arm strength limits his versatility in the outfield. He has the speed and range to handle center field, but his arm has relegated him to left field for Duke and could cap his ceiling as a fourth outfielder at the next level. A righthanded, contact-oriented left fielder is typically not a highly sought-after profile, but Herron's hitting ability, makeup and baseball IQ elevate his stock.

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Track Record: Herron turned down the Yankees when the club drafted him as a sophomore and instead went to the Cape Cod League, where he showed the compact, pure hitting stroke that served him so well as a collegian. He struggled a bit in his junor season, but the Cubs still believed enough in the bat and their own player-development program to take him with the 98th overall pick.

Scouting Report: At his best, Herron produces a smooth swing from the right side that is geared toward line drives. He got a little homer-happy in his final season at Duke, utilizing a path that was noticeably more uphill than what he'd shown previously. When the season was over, though, his numbers were roughly in line with what he'd produced over the first two years. He's a plus runner, which helps him play center field capably. He has a below-average arm, however, and would be limited to left field.

The Future: Herron finished his first pro year at low Class A South Bend, and has enough of a college pedigree that he could move to high Class A Myrtle Beach in 2019.

Draft Prospects

Draft-eligible last June as a sophomore, Herron was drafted by the Yankees in the 31st round but elected to play in the Cape Cod League instead, where he impressed scouts by ranking third in the league in batting average (.338). Herron has put up similar numbers in his career at Duke, slashing .316/.414/.446 in two and a half seasons. An immediate contributor for the Blue Devils, Herron has served as a spark plug at the top of the order, using a compact righthanded swing that is geared for line drives and employing his plus speed on the basepaths. Herron hasn't been as consistent at the plate this season, with a bat path that has been more uphill than scouts are used to seeing. But when he stays within himself, Herron is among the best pure hitters at the college level. As far as his other tools, Herron's below-average arm strength limits his versatility in the outfield. He has the speed and range to handle center field, but his arm has relegated him to left field for Duke and could cap his ceiling as a fourth outfielder at the next level. A righthanded, contact-oriented left fielder is typically not a highly sought-after profile, but Herron's hitting ability, makeup and baseball IQ elevate his stock.
Strong, muscular and fast at 6-foot-1, 195 pounds, Herron looks and runs like a the football player he was in high school. He has the burst of a plus runner and can post sub-4-second times on jailbreak swings. Herron's baserunning and basestealing instincts need polish, and his choppy swing doesn't produce the raw power Herron's strong body would imply. However, he knows the strike zone and has the speed to leg out hits. A bats-right, throws-left prospect who physically resembles Cody Ross, Herron is limited to left field at Duke but should get a chance at center in pro ball. He's an eligible sophomore who may be tough to buy out of a strong academic school with an improving baseball program.

Career Transactions

Albuquerque Isotopes activated OF Jimmy Herron from the 7-day injured list.
Albuquerque Isotopes placed OF Jimmy Herron on the 7-day injured list retroactive to August 1, 2024.
Albuquerque Isotopes activated OF Jimmy Herron from the 7-day injured list.
Albuquerque Isotopes sent OF Jimmy Herron on a rehab assignment to ACL Rockies.
Albuquerque Isotopes sent OF Jimmy Herron on a rehab assignment to ACL Rockies.
Albuquerque Isotopes placed OF Jimmy Herron on the 7-day injured list.
OF Jimmy Herron assigned to Colorado Rockies.
OF Jimmy Herron roster status changed by Colorado Rockies.
OF Jimmy Herron assigned to Colorado Rockies.
OF Jimmy Herron roster status changed by Colorado Rockies.