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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1993)}}
{{short description|American baseball player (born 1993)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2024}}
{{Infobox baseball biography
{{Infobox baseball biography
|name = Jimmy Herget
|name = Jimmy Herget
|image = File:Jimmy Herget.jpg
|image = File:Jimmy Herget.jpg
|caption = Herget with the [[Daytona Tortugas]] in 2016
|caption = Herget with the [[Daytona Tortugas]] in 2016
|team = Los Angeles Angels
|team = Chicago Cubs
|number = 46
|number =
|position = [[Pitcher]]
|position = [[Pitcher]]
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|9|9}}
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|9|9}}
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|debutteam = Cincinnati Reds
|debutteam = Cincinnati Reds
|statleague = MLB
|statleague = MLB
|statyear = April 20, 2023
|statyear = August 17, 2024
|stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
|stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
|stat1value = 5–6
|stat1value = 7–9
|stat2label = [[Earned run average]]
|stat2label = [[Earned run average]]
|stat2value = 3.38
|stat2value = 3.54
|stat3label = [[Strikeout]]s
|stat3label = [[Strikeout]]s
|stat3value = 105
|stat3value = 141
|teams =
|teams =
* [[Cincinnati Reds]] ({{mlby|2019}})
* [[Cincinnati Reds]] ({{mlby|2019}})
* [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] ({{mlby|2020}}–{{mlby|2021}})
* [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] ({{mlby|2020}}–{{mlby|2021}})
* [[Los Angeles Angels]] ({{mlby|2021}}–present)
* [[Los Angeles Angels]] ({{mlby|2021}}–{{mlby|2023}})
* [[Atlanta Braves]] ({{mlby|2024}})
}}
}}
'''Jimmy Matthew Herget''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|h|ər|g|ɛ|t}} {{respell|HER|get}};<ref>[https://img.mlbstatic.com/milb-images/image/upload/milb/cpva4vj9jm5zyxsycch8.pdf Alternate Training Site Roster (as of April 13, 2021) &ndash; Texas Rangers.] Retrieved April 10, 2022.</ref> born September 9, 1993) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Los Angeles Angels]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the [[Cincinnati Reds]] and [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]].
'''Jimmy Matthew Herget''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|h|ər|g|ɛ|t}} {{respell|HER|get}};<ref>[https://img.mlbstatic.com/milb-images/image/upload/milb/cpva4vj9jm5zyxsycch8.pdf Alternate Training Site Roster (as of April 13, 2021) &ndash; Texas Rangers.] Retrieved April 10, 2022.</ref> born September 9, 1993) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Chicago Cubs]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the [[Cincinnati Reds]], [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]], [[Los Angeles Angels]], and [[Atlanta Braves]].


==Career==
==Career==
===Amateur===
===Amateur career===
Herget attended [[Thomas Jefferson High School (Tampa, Florida)|Jefferson High School]] in [[Tampa, Florida]] and was drafted by the [[Atlanta Braves]] in the 40th round of the [[2012 MLB draft]]. He did not sign with the Braves and played [[college baseball]] at the [[University of South Florida]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tbo.com/sports/colleges/usf-bulls/freshman-herget--is-fitting-right-in-b82476659z1|title=Bulls Beat: Jefferson's Herget fitting in just fine at USF|website=[[The Tampa Tribune]]|date=April 11, 2013|accessdate=June 21, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bulls/hergets-last-hurrah/2230102|title=Herget's last hurrah?|website=[[Tampa Bay Times]]|date=May 18, 2015|accessdate=June 21, 2017}}</ref> In 2014, he played [[collegiate summer baseball]] with the [[Bourne Braves]] of the [[Cape Cod Baseball League]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://pointstreak.com/baseball/player.html?playerid=605297&seasonid=26713 |title=#3 Jimmy Herget - Profile |publisher=pointstreak.com |date= |accessdate=January 9, 2020}}</ref> In 2015, as a junior, he went 10–3 with a 2.92 ERA in 17 games (16 starts).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedailystampede.com/2015/6/9/8754357/jimmy-herget-drafted-by-reds-in-sixth-round|title=Go Get 'Em, Jimmy Herget|author=Ryan T. Smith|date=June 9, 2015|website=The Daily Stampede}}</ref> After his junior year, Herget was drafted by the [[Cincinnati Reds]] in the 22nd round of the [[2015 MLB draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bulls/reds-draft-usfs-jimmy-herget/2232962|title=Reds draft USF's Jimmy Herget|website=[[Tampa Bay Times]]|date=June 9, 2015|accessdate=June 21, 2017}}</ref>
Herget graduated from [[Thomas Jefferson High School (Tampa, Florida)|Jefferson High School]] in [[Tampa, Florida]], where he was an [[outfielder]] with its varsity baseball team.<ref name="mmmlb230421f">[https://www.mlb.com/news/jimmy-herget-human-glitch?partnerId=zh-20230422-888697-mlb-1-A&qid=1026&bt_ee=LdtMPTkC4qo4d%2B4WH1SDczpbxAZ5WZyH9cjDkjTBNOvbSp3nNH3Lnc%2BalyFhFZr1&bt_ts=1682171258048 Monagan, Matt. "Meet baseball's Human Glitch," MLB.com, Friday, April 21, 2023.] Retrieved April 22, 2023.</ref> 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 baseball|South Florida Bulls]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tbo.com/sports/colleges/usf-bulls/freshman-herget--is-fitting-right-in-b82476659z1|title=Bulls Beat: Jefferson's Herget fitting in just fine at USF|website=[[The Tampa Tribune]]|date=April 11, 2013|accessdate=June 21, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bulls/hergets-last-hurrah/2230102|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628045012/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bulls/hergets-last-hurrah/2230102|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 28, 2016|title=Herget's last hurrah?|website=[[Tampa Bay Times]]|date=May 18, 2015|accessdate=June 21, 2017}}</ref>

In 2014, Herget played [[collegiate summer baseball]] with the [[Bourne Braves]] of the [[Cape Cod Baseball League]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://pointstreak.com/baseball/player.html?playerid=605297&seasonid=26713 |title=#3 Jimmy Herget - Profile |publisher=pointstreak.com |date= |accessdate=January 9, 2020}}</ref> In 2015, as a junior, he went 10–3 with a 2.92 ERA in 17 games (16 starts).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedailystampede.com/2015/6/9/8754357/jimmy-herget-drafted-by-reds-in-sixth-round|title=Go Get 'Em, Jimmy Herget|author=Ryan T. Smith|date=June 9, 2015|website=The Daily Stampede}}</ref>


===Cincinnati Reds===
===Cincinnati Reds===
Herget 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 {{frac|25|1|3}} innings.<ref name=JHstats/> In 2016, he played for the [[Daytona Tortugas]]<ref>{{cite web|author=Marc Topkin|url=http://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/minors/former-usf-jefferson-pitcher-is-an-all-star-in-florida-state-league/2281675|title=Former USF, Jefferson pitcher is an all-star in Florida State League|website=[[Tampa Bay Times]]|date=|accessdate=June 21, 2017}}</ref> where he compiled a 4–4 record, 1.78 ERA, and 83 strikeouts in {{frac|60|2|3}} innings.<ref name=JHstats/> 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.<ref name=JHstats>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=623474#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL|title=Jimmy Herget Stats, Highlights, Bio|website=MiLB.com|accessdate=March 25, 2018}}</ref> He represented the Reds at the 2017 [[All-Star Futures Game]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/nick-senzel-jimmy-herget-in-futures-game-c240810424|title=Reds' future on display in Senzel, Herget|website=[[MLB.com]]|author=Mark Sheldon|date=July 6, 2017|accessdate=December 3, 2019}}</ref> He spent 2018 back with Louisville, going 1–3 with a 3.47 ERA and 65 strikeouts over {{frac|59|2|3}} innings.<ref name=JHstats/> The Reds added Herget to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2018/11/20/reds-add-jimmy-herget-40-man-roster-ahead-rule-5-draft-deadline/2068726002/|title=Cincinnati Reds add Jimmy Herget to 40-man roster ahead of Rule 5 Draft deadline|website=[[The Cincinnati Enquirer]]|accessdate=December 14, 2018}}</ref> He returned to Louisville to begin 2019, and went 3–4 with a 2.91 ERA and 68 strikeouts over {{frac|58|2|3}} innings for them.<ref name=JHstats/>
The [[Cincinnati Reds]] selected Herget in the 22nd round of the [[2015 MLB draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bulls/reds-draft-usfs-jimmy-herget/2232962|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202145946/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bulls/reds-draft-usfs-jimmy-herget/2232962|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 2, 2017|title=Reds draft USF's Jimmy Herget|website=[[Tampa Bay Times]]|date=June 9, 2015|accessdate=June 21, 2017}}</ref> 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 {{frac|25|1|3}} innings.<ref name=JHstats/> In 2016, he played for the [[Daytona Tortugas]]<ref>{{cite web|author=Marc Topkin|url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/minors/former-usf-jefferson-pitcher-is-an-all-star-in-florida-state-league/2281675/|title=Former USF, Jefferson pitcher is an all-star in Florida State League|website=[[Tampa Bay Times]]|date=|access-date=June 21, 2017}}</ref> where he compiled a 4–4 record, 1.78 ERA, and 83 strikeouts in {{frac|60|2|3}} innings.<ref name=JHstats/> 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.<ref name=JHstats>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=623474#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL|title=Jimmy Herget Stats, Highlights, Bio|website=MiLB.com|accessdate=March 25, 2018}}</ref> He represented the Reds at the 2017 [[All-Star Futures Game]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/nick-senzel-jimmy-herget-in-futures-game-c240810424|title=Reds' future on display in Senzel, Herget|website=[[MLB.com]]|author=Mark Sheldon|date=July 6, 2017|accessdate=December 3, 2019}}</ref> He spent 2018 back with Louisville, going 1–3 with a 3.47 ERA and 65 strikeouts over {{frac|59|2|3}} innings.<ref name=JHstats/> The Reds added Herget to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2018/11/20/reds-add-jimmy-herget-40-man-roster-ahead-rule-5-draft-deadline/2068726002/|title=Cincinnati Reds add Jimmy Herget to 40-man roster ahead of Rule 5 Draft deadline|website=[[The Cincinnati Enquirer]]|accessdate=December 14, 2018}}</ref> He returned to Louisville to begin 2019, and went 3–4 with a 2.91 ERA and 68 strikeouts over {{frac|58|2|3}} innings for them.<ref name=JHstats/>


On July 1, 2019, the Reds promoted Herget to the major leagues.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/sports/reds-make-roster-move-bullpen-before-start-series-brewers/nhrSLh8cvpaoZWclI6O4AP/|title=Reds make roster move in bullpen before start of series vs. Brewers|website=[[Springfield News-Sun]]|author=David Jablonski|date=July 1, 2019|accessdate=July 1, 2019}}</ref> He made his debut on July 7, allowing 3 runs over {{frac|2|3}} innings pitched.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/reds-allow-six-runs-in-eighth-lose-series-to-indians|title=Reds' momentum stalled by series loss to Tribe|website=[[MLB.com]]|author=Mark Sheldon|date=July 7, 2019|accessdate=July 8, 2019}}</ref> He pitched 6.1 innings for the Reds in 2019, posting a 4.26 ERA.<ref name=JHstats/> Herget was [[designated for assignment]] on November 25, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/justin-shafer-nick-martini-join-reds|title=Reds trade for RHP Shafer, claim OF Martini|author=Mark Sheldon|website=[[MLB.com]]|date=November 25, 2019|accessdate=November 25, 2019}}</ref>
On July 1, 2019, the Reds promoted Herget to the major leagues.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/sports/reds-make-roster-move-bullpen-before-start-series-brewers/nhrSLh8cvpaoZWclI6O4AP/|title=Reds make roster move in bullpen before start of series vs. Brewers|website=[[Springfield News-Sun]]|author=David Jablonski|date=July 1, 2019|accessdate=July 1, 2019}}</ref> He made his debut on July 7, allowing 3 runs over {{frac|2|3}} innings pitched.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/reds-allow-six-runs-in-eighth-lose-series-to-indians|title=Reds' momentum stalled by series loss to Tribe|website=[[MLB.com]]|author=Mark Sheldon|date=July 7, 2019|accessdate=July 8, 2019}}</ref> He pitched 6.1 innings for the Reds in 2019, posting a 4.26 ERA.<ref name=JHstats/> Herget was [[designated for assignment]] on November 25, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/justin-shafer-nick-martini-join-reds|title=Reds trade for RHP Shafer, claim OF Martini|author=Mark Sheldon|website=[[MLB.com]]|date=November 25, 2019|accessdate=November 25, 2019}}</ref>


===Texas Rangers===
===Texas Rangers===
On December 2, 2019, Herget was claimed off [[Major_League_Baseball_transactions#Waivers|waivers]] by the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] from the Cincinnati Reds.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/jimmy-herget-acquired|title=RHP Jimmy Herget acquired on waiver claim from Cincinnati|website=[[MLB.com]]|date=December 2, 2019|accessdate=December 2, 2019}}</ref> Herget was designated for assignment on December 21, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rangers-jimmy-herget-designated-for-assignment/|title=Rangers' Jimmy Herget: Designated for assignment|author=RotoWire Staff|website=[[CBSSports.com]]|date=December 21, 2019|accessdate=December 21, 2019}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rangers Re-Sign Jimmy Herget, Designate Scott Heineman|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/12/rangers-re-sign-jimmy-herget-designate-scott-heineman.html|access-date=2021-08-03|website=MLB Trade Rumors|language=en-US}}</ref> On February 16, 2021, Herget was designated for assignment by Texas after they acquire [[Josh Sborz]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dodgers Trade Josh Sborz To Rangers|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/02/dodgers-trade-josh-sborz-rangers.html|access-date=2021-08-03|website=MLB Trade Rumors|language=en-US}}</ref> On February 20, Herget was outrighted and invited to Spring Training as a non-roster invitee.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 2/20/21|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/02/minor-mlb-transactions-22021.html|access-date=2021-08-03|website=MLB Trade Rumors|language=en-US}}</ref> On August 1, Texas selected his contact to the active roster, after opening the season with the [[Round Rock Express]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Texas Rangers Select Contract of Round Rock Express RHP Jimmy Herget|url=https://www.milb.com/news/jimmy-herget-promoted-to-texas|access-date=2021-08-03|website=MiLB.com|language=en}}</ref> After giving up 4 runs in 4 innings pitched, Herget was designated for assignment on August 13.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/rangers-designate-jimmy-herget-for-assignment.html|title = Jimmy Herget Elects Free Agency}}</ref> He became a free agent on August 15.
On December 2, 2019, Herget was claimed off [[Major League Baseball transactions#Waivers|waivers]] by the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] from the Cincinnati Reds.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/jimmy-herget-acquired|title=RHP Jimmy Herget acquired on waiver claim from Cincinnati|website=[[MLB.com]]|date=December 2, 2019|accessdate=December 2, 2019}}</ref> Herget was designated for assignment on December 21, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rangers-jimmy-herget-designated-for-assignment/|title=Rangers' Jimmy Herget: Designated for assignment|author=RotoWire Staff|website=[[CBSSports.com]]|date=December 21, 2019|accessdate=December 21, 2019}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rangers Re-Sign Jimmy Herget, Designate Scott Heineman|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/12/rangers-re-sign-jimmy-herget-designate-scott-heineman.html|access-date=August 3, 2021|website=MLB Trade Rumors|language=en-US}}</ref> On February 16, 2021, Herget was designated for assignment by Texas after they acquire [[Josh Sborz]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dodgers Trade Josh Sborz To Rangers|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/02/dodgers-trade-josh-sborz-rangers.html|access-date=August 3, 2021|website=MLB Trade Rumors|language=en-US}}</ref> On February 20, Herget was outrighted and invited to Spring Training as a non-roster invitee.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 2/20/21|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/02/minor-mlb-transactions-22021.html|access-date=August 3, 2021|website=MLB Trade Rumors|language=en-US}}</ref> On August 1, Texas selected his contact to the active roster, after opening the season with the [[Round Rock Express]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Texas Rangers Select Contract of Round Rock Express RHP Jimmy Herget|url=https://www.milb.com/news/jimmy-herget-promoted-to-texas|access-date=August 3, 2021|website=MiLB.com|language=en}}</ref> After giving up 4 runs in 4 innings pitched, Herget was designated for assignment on August 13.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/rangers-designate-jimmy-herget-for-assignment.html|title = Jimmy Herget Elects Free Agency}}</ref> He became a free agent on August 15.


===Los Angeles Angels===
===Los Angeles Angels===
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]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/player/jimmy-herget-623474|title = Jimmy Herget Stats, Fantasy & News| website=[[MLB.com]] }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/angels-select-jimmy-herget.html|title = Angels Select Jimmy Herget}}</ref>
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]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/player/jimmy-herget-623474|title = Jimmy Herget Stats, Fantasy & News| website=[[MLB.com]] }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/angels-select-jimmy-herget.html|title = Angels Select Jimmy Herget}}</ref> He had a 2.48 ERA with nine [[Save (baseball)|save]]s in 69 innings pitched while working almost exclusively out of the bullpen in [[2022 Los Angeles Angels season|2022]].<ref name="mmmlb230421f"/>

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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Angels' Jimmy Herget: Optioned to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/angels-jimmy-herget-optioned-to-triple-a-906636/|access-date=March 10, 2024|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> On April 28, 2024, Herget was designated for assignment following the promotion of [[Zac Kristofak]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Angels Select Zac Kristofak|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/angels-to-select-zac-kristofak.html|access-date=April 28, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref>

=== Atlanta Braves ===
On May 2, 2024, Herget was traded to the [[Atlanta Braves]] in exchange for cash considerations and assigned to the Triple-A [[Gwinnett Stripers]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-03 |title=Braves acquire RHP Herget from Angels for cash |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40074673/braves-acquire-rhp-jimmy-herget-angels-cash |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Toscano |first=Justin |date=May 25, 2024 |title=Braves recall Jimmy Herget, who throws a scoreless inning |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-recall-jimmy-herget-to-join-their-bullpen-in-pittsburgh/6X5ITVI7GRCEFM7GQSXX6UWNP4/ |access-date=2024-05-27 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |language=English |issn=1539-7459}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-25 |title=Braves call up RHP Herget, option RHP Vines |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40217304/braves-call-rhp-jimmy-herget-option-darius-vines |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> In 8 games for the Braves, Herget compiled a 4.38 ERA with 15 strikeouts over {{fraction|12|1|3}} innings pitched. He was designated for assignment by Atlanta on September 11.<ref>{{cite news |title=Braves put Reynaldo Lopez on IL with right shoulder inflammation |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/41220684/braves-put-reynaldo-lopez-il-right-shoulder-inflammation |access-date=September 11, 2024 |publisher=ESPN.com |date=September 11, 2024}}</ref>

===Chicago Cubs===
On September 13, 2024, Herget was claimed off waivers by the [[Chicago Cubs]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cubs Claim Jimmy Herget Off Waivers From Braves|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/cubs-claim-jimmy-herget-off-waivers-from-braves.html|access-date=September 13, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref>

==Pitching style==
Herget's unconventional sidearm delivery and high spin rate have generated a [[curveball]] and [[Sinker (pitch)|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 (baseball analyst)|Rob Friedman]].<ref>[https://www.mlb.com/news/jimmy-herget-pitch-spin-direction Adler, David. "Is it a glitch? Reliever's sideways spin throws hitters for loop," MLB.com, Sunday, May 15, 2022.] Retrieved April 22, 2023.</ref>


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Jimmy Herget
Herget with the Daytona Tortugas in 2016
Chicago Cubs
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 August 17, 2024)
Win–loss record7–9
Earned run average3.54
Strikeouts141
Teams

Jimmy Matthew Herget (/ˈhərɡɛt/ HER-get;[1] born September 9, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs 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]

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.[31]

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.
  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. ^ 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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