F/F SPOTLIGHT: Odubel Herrera

Odubel Herrera (OF, PHI) burst onto the scene in 2015, making the Phillies that spring as a Rule 5 pick and posting a surprising $20 season. There were flaws in his rookie skill set, but also validation for that level of performance. Then he came back in 2016 and upped the ante: he added power and patience to the speed that drove his rookie value, creating a five-category contributor. That performance earned him a 5-year, $30.5MM contract extension from the Phillies this past offseason.

This year, rather than the further skills consolidation we might expect from a 25-year old, we have seen across-the-board regression. This week in our Fact/Fluke Spotlight, we take a closer look at Herrera and come to the conclusion that, despite some...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From Facts & Flukes

Matt Olson warmed up in May. Also: Cristopher Sánchez, Andrew McCutchen, Tanner Scott, and Tyler Stephenson.
Jul 1 2025 3:05am
Will Smith is having his best season. Trevor Megill may be on borrowed time. Plus updates on Luis Arraez, Nick Castellanos, and Michael Soroka.
Jun 27 2025 3:11am
Do Taj Bradley's skills hint at him breaking out? What do the skills and metrics say for Spencer Torkelson, Ryan Pepiot, Jonathan India, and Seth Lugo?
Jun 26 2025 3:06am
Bobby Witt Jr. is having another excellent season, but it's not quite the season drafters expected. Mason Miller has an ERA over 5.00. Plus updates on Ramón Laureano, Alejandro Kirk, and Jeffrey Springs.
Jun 23 2025 3:05am
Not quite the breakout we were hoping for, but is Tanner Bibee turning things around after a rough start?
Jun 20 2025 3:10am

Tools