Dilson Herrera facts for kids
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Herrera with the Mets in 2019
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| Second baseman | ||||||||||||||
| Born: March 3, 1994 Cartagena, Colombia |
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| August 29, 2014, for the New York Mets | ||||||||||||||
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| Batting average | .199 | |||||||||||||
| Home runs | 11 | |||||||||||||
| Runs batted in | 28 | |||||||||||||
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Dilson José Herrera García (born March 3, 1994) is a professional baseball player from Colombia. He plays as a second baseman. Dilson has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for teams like the New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, and Baltimore Orioles. Currently, he is a free agent, meaning he is not signed with any team.
Dilson Herrera's Baseball Journey
Dilson Herrera started his baseball career at a young age. He has played for many different teams. This includes teams in the major leagues and other professional leagues around the world.
Starting with the Pirates
In 2010, Dilson signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was an international free agent. This means he was signed from another country. He received a $220,000 bonus for signing.
For three years, Dilson played in the Pirates' minor league system. He played for teams like the A-class West Virginia Power. In 2013, he even represented the Pirates in the All-Star Futures Game. This game features top young players.
Playing for the New York Mets
On August 27, 2013, Dilson was traded to the New York Mets. This trade also included another player, Vic Black. The Mets sent Marlon Byrd and John Buck to the Pirates. Dilson did very well in his first season with the Mets organization. He was promoted to a Double-A team.
Making it to the Major Leagues in 2014
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On August 28, 2014, Dilson was called up to the major leagues. This happened after an injury to the Mets' All-Star second baseman, Daniel Murphy. Dilson made history as the first Mets player to start the season in A-ball and reach the majors in the same year.
Just two days later, he got his first major league hit. It was against Jerome Williams of the Phillies. In the next game, he got his first RBI (Run Batted In). On September 1, Dilson hit his first Major League home run. It was off Miami Marlins pitcher Henderson Álvarez.
By the end of 2014, Dilson had played in 18 games. He had a batting average of .220. He also hit 3 home runs and had 11 RBIs.
The 2015 Season
On May 1, 2015, Dilson was called up to the Mets again. He played second base because David Wright was injured. Dilson himself got injured on May 15. He fractured his middle finger. He was placed on the disabled list (DL).
He returned from the DL on June 11. On June 30, he was sent back to the minor leagues. This was to make room for Daniel Murphy, who was returning. Dilson was called back up to the Mets on September 7. This was due to expanded rosters later in the season.
In 2015, Dilson played in 31 games. He had a batting average of .211. He hit 3 home runs and had 6 RBIs. He also stole 2 bases. During the season, Dilson was seen wearing "rally cups" on his ears. This was a fun gesture that fans and players liked.
Moving to the Cincinnati Reds
On August 1, 2016, the Mets traded Dilson to the Cincinnati Reds. He was traded along with Max Wotell. In return, the Mets received Jay Bruce. Dilson played in the Reds' minor league system. On July 5, 2018, he was called up to play for the Reds. He became a free agent on November 3, 2018.
Back with the New York Mets
On November 29, 2018, Dilson signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets again. He was invited to Spring Training. He opted out of his deal on July 3, 2019, but then signed back with the Mets on July 5. On September 1, he opted out of his minor league deal again. This made him a free agent.
Playing for the Baltimore Orioles
On December 5, 2019, Dilson signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles. He was added to the active roster on September 1, 2020. However, he was designated for assignment on September 8. This means the team removed him from the active roster. He became a free agent on September 28. After the 2020 season, he played for Colombia in the 2021 Caribbean Series.
Other Teams Dilson Played For
- On April 9, 2021, Dilson signed with the Olmecas de Tabasco in the Mexican League.
- On April 24, 2021, he signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. He played 53 games for their Triple-A team, the Buffalo Bisons. He hit 10 home runs. He was released by the Blue Jays on August 15, 2021.
- On April 13, 2022, Dilson signed with the Staten Island FerryHawks. This team is in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He played 88 games and had 4 home runs and 44 RBIs.
- On April 6, 2023, he signed with the Piratas de Campeche in the Mexican League. He played 9 games before being released on May 11.
- On February 19, 2024, Dilson signed with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks. He was released on May 18.
- On July 5, 2024, he signed with El Águila de Veracruz in the Mexican League. He played 19 games. He was released by Veracruz on December 2.
International Baseball Career
Dilson Herrera is also a key player for the Colombia national baseball team. In October 2023, he helped his team win a gold medal. This was at the Baseball at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile.
See also
In Spanish: Dilson Herrera para niños
