*SIGNED IN AUSTRIA 2025 Spring/Summer* Independent Pro Pitcher throwing low-90s with Experience in Mexico, Germany, and Canada and Coaching Ability
Name: Christian Herrera
Height: 190.5cm
Weight: 92kg
DOB: August 20, 1992
Date Available: October 2, 2024
Indy Pro experienceBats: R
Throws: R
Positions: SP, RP
Positions (alt): SP, RP
College: New Mexico Highlands University
Personal
I feel like I’m just a very versatile pitcher, who can fulfill all roles on a pitching staff at a very high level. I’m constantly working to make adjustments and have recently been throwing the hardest I’ve been since my rookie year. I was recently in spring training with a Mexican minor league and sat 89-93 with a T94. I have a really good curveball and can keep hitters off balance, and I constantly want to learn and do everything for the team.
I became a starter in 2021 with a few spot starts. But I realized that if I can be used for long relief, why not train to go longer? So in the off-season of 2021, I pitched with zone 22 and started extending myself and found myself to be pretty effective against many former affiliate players.
I come with an open mind and open heart. I’m very loose and can bring the energy once I’m on that field. I also love helping out my teammates whether it’s with improving pitching mechanics issues, pitch grips, or catching in the pen, I’ll even front toss for my hitters. I also won’t let my performance affect the energy and backing of my guys. Just a huge team guy here. Along with the other traits that I have to offer, I really have learned to be resilient. This year especially since I had to endure being released. It was part of the business that I hadn’t experienced since my rookie year. Learning how to bounce back again even when things like that happen, I feel really helps in what I bring to the table. With all that being said, I’m looking for very high level competition. I’m also strictly looking for spring/summer opportunities. Unfortunately for Australia I do not qualify for a work visa due to my age. However, I do run a pitching training business and can make income that way but I would need a minimum six clients to commit to my program for my entire time there.
Career highlights
I’ve been a part of 3 consecutive playoff runs for my team and winning a championship in 2021 for the Mavericks league playing under Daniel Robertson (former big leaguer and current bench coach in the Cleveland Guardians org).
Coaching
I’ve coached four different youth travel organizations. I have learned a lot from fellow coaches! As my own business has grown in training pitchers, I have seen vast improvements in all my clients. For example, I have one client that I helped gain 8 mph in velocity in six weeks of working with him. I feel like what I have to teach is very valuable and guarantees results. Not only do I believe in my training for the kids or for others, but I do it myself. I wouldn’t have anyone else doing something that I wouldn’t do. I love nothing more than the opportunity to spread my knowledge.
Overseas Goals
Now that I have two years in a row of competing overseas, I love being able to see how the game is played around the world! If there’s anything that I feel is vital to team success, it’s a team that plays the game the right way in all aspects(hitting, defense, and pitching). I’d like to be part of a team that takes pride in their play and fights till the end of every game. Being that I’ve been unsigned for so long, I really have a chip on my shoulder. So whoever decides to give me an opportunity, You will get everything I have!!
I’ve been playing in games all off-season, very fortunate for that in Southern California. In these games and film, I’m competing against some of the best free agents in the US all off-season from MLB affiliates to independent leagues. It keeps me sharp, so I specifically put game film from these off-season games so that clubs can see everything. Because of the good weather I am in midseason form, and come completely in shape and ready to go deep in games. my goal is to go as deep as possible into every game I pitch my team the best chance to win!
Playing Experience
Coaching Experience
YEAR | ROLE | ORGANIZATION | LEAGUE/DIVISION | DETAILS |
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2023 | Pitching Coach | Canes San Bernardino Baseball | Youth | I help with warm ups, throwing programs, mechanics, arm care and conditioning. |
2023-present | Pitching trainer | Manifest Destiny Pitching | Youth-Pro | I started my own training business for pitchers in late 2023. I thought it would be great to get back to the game of baseball and make a business out of it as well. I have various clients from youth to pro guys. I know my training works because I do it myself and I have seen tremendous results not only for myself, but for my clients. I would love to pass on knowledge of what I have learned in all my years of training up to recently. My goal is to never stop learning, and to serve others. |
Stats
Pro/Overseas Pitching
Year | Team | ERA | GS | CG | IP | H | SO | BB | HBP | R | ER | Wins | Losses | SV | WHIP |
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2020 | California Dogecoin | 3.24 | 0 | 0 | 8.1 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.20 |
2021 | Campesinos de Salem-Keizer | 2.57 | 2 | 0 | 7.0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.286 |
2022 | Hamburg Stealers | 1.17 | 3 | 0 | 15.1 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.50 |
2023 | Garching Atomics | 1.69 | 2 | 0 | 10.2 | 7 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.22 |
College/Amateur Pitching
Year | Team | ERA | GS | CG | IP | H | SO | BB | HBP | R | ER | Wins | Losses | SV | WHIP |
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2017 | New Mexico Highlands University | 12.60 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
2018 | New Mexico Highlands University | 6.43 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.21 |