This morning, MLB.com continued its rankings of the league’s top prospects by position. Today they analyzed the best second base prospects, and ranked Dilson Herrera fourth overall.
“Originally signed by the Pirates out of Colombia in 2010, Herrera was sent to the Mets in the August 2013 deal that netted Pittsburgh Marlon Byrd and John Buck. In his first full season with the Mets, Herrera led the system in hits, finished third in batting average and went from A ball to the big leagues at age 20.”
“Herrera has always shown a knack for hitting, with a balanced swing and an ability to make consistent hard contact to all fields. He has excellent bat speed and doesn’t strike out a ton, with more power than you’d expect given his small frame. Herrera is a solid runner who can steal a base as well. Herrera has played both shortstop and second in the past, but his defensive tools, from his arm to his actions, will work much better on the right side of the infield.”
“Herrera arrived in New York well ahead of schedule a year ago. Now he’ll have to wait to see when he can get another opportunity at Citi Field.”
Herrera batted .323 last season with 13 home runs and 23 steals during 128 games in Triple-A and Double-A. After his promotion to the majors, he batted .220 with 3 home runs in 59 at-bats with the Mets.
