Jimmy Herget

Jimmy Herget
Herget with the Daytona Tortugas in 2016
Colorado Rockies
Pitcher
Born: (1993-09-09) September 9, 1993 (age 31)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 7, 2019, for the Cincinnati Reds
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record7–9
Earned run average3.54
Strikeouts141
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Jimmy Matthew Herget (/ˈhərɡɛt/ HER-get;[1] born September 9, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Cincinnati Reds, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Angels, and Atlanta Braves.

Career

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Amateur career

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Herget graduated from Jefferson High School in Tampa, Florida, where he was an outfielder with its varsity baseball team.[2] He was originally selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 40th round of the 2012 MLB draft. He did not sign with the Braves and attended the University of South Florida to play college baseball for the South Florida Bulls.[3][4]

In 2014, Herget played collegiate summer baseball with the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[5] In 2015, as a junior, he went 10–3 with a 2.92 ERA in 17 games (16 starts).[6]

Cincinnati Reds

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The Cincinnati Reds selected Herget in the 22nd round of the 2015 MLB draft.[7] He made his professional debut with the Billings Mustangs and spent all of 2015 there, posting a 3–0 record with a 3.20 ERA and 26 strikeouts over 25+1⁄3 innings.[8] In 2016, he played for the Daytona Tortugas[9] where he compiled a 4–4 record, 1.78 ERA, and 83 strikeouts in 60+2⁄3 innings.[8] In 2017, he played for both the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Louisville Bats, pitching to a combined 4–4 record with a 2.90 ERA and 72 strikeouts over 62 innings.[8] He represented the Reds at the 2017 All-Star Futures Game.[10] He spent 2018 back with Louisville, going 1–3 with a 3.47 ERA and 65 strikeouts over 59+2⁄3 innings.[8] The Reds added Herget to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.[11] He returned to Louisville to begin 2019, and went 3–4 with a 2.91 ERA and 68 strikeouts over 58+2⁄3 innings for them.[8]

On July 1, 2019, the Reds promoted Herget to the major leagues.[12] He made his debut on July 7, allowing 3 runs over 2⁄3 innings pitched.[13] He pitched 6.1 innings for the Reds in 2019, posting a 4.26 ERA.[8] Herget was designated for assignment on November 25, 2019.[14]

Texas Rangers

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On December 2, 2019, Herget was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers from the Cincinnati Reds.[15] Herget was designated for assignment on December 21, 2019.[16] He was outrighted on January 9, 2020. On July 31, 2020, Herget's contract was selected to the 40-man roster. On December 2, 2020, Herget was non-tendered by Texas. On December 11, 2020, Herget signed a major league deal with the Rangers.[17] On February 16, 2021, Herget was designated for assignment by Texas after they acquire Josh Sborz.[18] On February 20, Herget was outrighted and invited to Spring Training as a non-roster invitee.[19] On August 1, Texas selected his contact to the active roster, after opening the season with the Round Rock Express.[20] After giving up 4 runs in 4 innings pitched, Herget was designated for assignment on August 13.[21] He became a free agent on August 15.

Los Angeles Angels

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On August 16, 2021, Herget signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels. He was then assigned to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees.[22] After making 4 appearances with Salt Lake, going 0–1 with a 13.50 ERA and 5 strikeouts, the Angels selected Herget's contract on August 31, 2021.[23] He had a 2.48 ERA with nine saves in 69 innings pitched while working almost exclusively out of the bullpen in 2022.[2]

Herget made 29 appearances for the Angels in 2023, registering a 2–4 record and 4.66 ERA with 26 strikeouts across 29.0 innings pitched. He was optioned to Triple–A Salt Lake to begin the 2024 season.[24] On April 28, 2024, Herget was designated for assignment following the promotion of Zac Kristofak.[25]

Atlanta Braves

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On May 2, 2024, Herget was traded to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations and assigned to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers.[26] On May 25, Herget was recalled to the big-league club, making his Braves debut later that day, pitching a scoreless inning and recording two strikeouts against the Pittsburgh Pirates.[27][28] In 8 games for the Braves, Herget compiled a 4.38 ERA with 15 strikeouts over 12+1⁄3 innings pitched. He was designated for assignment by Atlanta on September 11.[29]

Chicago Cubs

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On September 13, 2024, Herget was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs.[30] He made 4 scoreless appearances for the Triple–A Iowa Cubs, striking out 5 batters in 4+1⁄3 innings pitched. Herget was designated for assignment by Chicago on November 4.[31]

Colorado Rockies

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On November 8, 2024, Herget was claimed off waivers by the Colorado Rockies.[32]

Pitching style

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Herget's unconventional sidearm delivery and high spin rate have generated a curveball and sinker which both have effective horizontal movement. The frisbee-like action of his pitches has earned him the nickname "The Human Glitch" from Rob Friedman.[33]

References

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  1. ^ Alternate Training Site Roster (as of April 13, 2021) – Texas Rangers. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Monagan, Matt. "Meet baseball's Human Glitch," MLB.com, Friday, April 21, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  3. ^ "Bulls Beat: Jefferson's Herget fitting in just fine at USF". The Tampa Tribune. April 11, 2013. Retrieved June 21, 2017.[permanent dead link‍]
  4. ^ "Herget's last hurrah?". Tampa Bay Times. May 18, 2015. Archived from the original on June 28, 2016. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  5. ^ "#3 Jimmy Herget - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  6. ^ Ryan T. Smith (June 9, 2015). "Go Get 'Em, Jimmy Herget". The Daily Stampede.
  7. ^ "Reds draft USF's Jimmy Herget". Tampa Bay Times. June 9, 2015. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  8. ^ a b c d e f "Jimmy Herget Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  9. ^ Marc Topkin. "Former USF, Jefferson pitcher is an all-star in Florida State League". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  10. ^ Mark Sheldon (July 6, 2017). "Reds' future on display in Senzel, Herget". MLB.com. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
  11. ^ "Cincinnati Reds add Jimmy Herget to 40-man roster ahead of Rule 5 Draft deadline". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  12. ^ David Jablonski (July 1, 2019). "Reds make roster move in bullpen before start of series vs. Brewers". Springfield News-Sun. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  13. ^ Mark Sheldon (July 7, 2019). "Reds' momentum stalled by series loss to Tribe". MLB.com. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
  14. ^ Mark Sheldon (November 25, 2019). "Reds trade for RHP Shafer, claim OF Martini". MLB.com. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
  15. ^ "RHP Jimmy Herget acquired on waiver claim from Cincinnati". MLB.com. December 2, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  16. ^ RotoWire Staff (December 21, 2019). "Rangers' Jimmy Herget: Designated for assignment". CBSSports.com. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
  17. ^ "Rangers Re-Sign Jimmy Herget, Designate Scott Heineman". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  18. ^ "Dodgers Trade Josh Sborz To Rangers". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  19. ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 2/20/21". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  20. ^ "Texas Rangers Select Contract of Round Rock Express RHP Jimmy Herget". MiLB.com. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  21. ^ "Jimmy Herget Elects Free Agency".
  22. ^ "Jimmy Herget Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
  23. ^ "Angels Select Jimmy Herget".
  24. ^ "Angels' Jimmy Herget: Optioned to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  25. ^ "Angels Select Zac Kristofak". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  26. ^ "Braves acquire RHP Herget from Angels for cash". ESPN.com. May 3, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  27. ^ Toscano, Justin (May 25, 2024). "Braves recall Jimmy Herget, who throws a scoreless inning". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  28. ^ "Braves call up RHP Herget, option RHP Vines". ESPN.com. May 25, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  29. ^ "Braves put Reynaldo Lopez on IL with right shoulder inflammation". ESPN.com. September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  30. ^ "Cubs Claim Jimmy Herget Off Waivers From Braves". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  31. ^ "Cubs Claim Rob Zastryzny, Designate Jimmy Herget". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  32. ^ "Rockies Claim Jimmy Herget". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  33. ^ Adler, David. "Is it a glitch? Reliever's sideways spin throws hitters for loop," MLB.com, Sunday, May 15, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
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