Professional career Odubel Herrera
herrera phillies in 2015
stuck behind glut of infielders in rangers system , looking opportunity perform, herrera selected philadelphia phillies rangers in 2014 rule 5 draft, stipulates must remain part of roster 2015 season. phillies general manager rubĂ©n amaro, jr. said phillies viewed herrera intriguing prospect, insofar fits bill of club sought – develop speed , athleticism within lineup, give younger players chance prove themselves. paula wolf, writer lnp, compared herrera former phillies outfielder selected in rule 5 draft, shane victorino. departure of aaron rowand free agency in 2007, victorino took on center field, , rest history , wrote. important component of phillies’ 5 playoff appearances 2007–2011 in lineup. herrera, of course, playing club seems @ nadir, while victorino came on board team building momentum sustained success. named 2015 opening day center fielder, phillies moving ben revere left field. herrera later got first hit against washington nationals, hit walkoff double. herrera got less playing time, revere moving center field. herrera had second walkoff hit, against tampa bay rays in eleven pitch at-bat. herrera became starter again after revere traded toronto blue jays.
herrera talking reporters @ 2016 all-star game availability
on july 5, 2016, herrera named nl all-star team, first time in career.
in june 2017, herrera hit 14 doubles, phillies franchise record.
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