Jose Herrera

Jose Herrera is a Venezuelan catcher born February 24, 1997, in San Carlos, Venezuela. A switch-hitter who throws right-handed, Herrera has logged MLB time primarily at catcher, with occasional pitching appearances in blowout situations. Herrera’s MLB debut date was April 9, 2022. In 2025 regular-season action, his Jose Herrera stats show 57 games played (56 starts) and 166 at-bats, producing a .187 batting average with a .285 on-base percentage and .544 OPS. He recorded 31 hits, including 8 extra-base hits and 2 home runs, with 17 RBI and 21 runs scored. Plate-discipline and contact metrics include 23 walks and 47 strikeouts, plus a .242 BABIP. Behind the plate in 2025, Herrera handled 488.2 innings at catcher with a .994 fielding percentage across 491 total chances, recording 472 putouts, 16 assists, and 3 errors. His caught-stealing rate was 17% (8 runners caught, 39 stolen), and he was charged with 1 passed ball and 9 catcher’s wild pitches. Statcast indicators from 2025 reflect an average launch speed of 79.6 mph (max 106.1) and an average launch angle of 12 degrees. This snapshot aligns with a defense-first Player Position and Role on Team profile for Herrera.