Jimmy Herget

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Colorado Rockies · Pitcher

Age 336' 3" · 183 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

At 32 years old, Herget operates as a middle-relief option for the Rockies with limited upside for wins and saves in 2026. His early-season numbers show some regression—a 4.05 ERA and 1.35 WHIP through 20 innings—compared to his solid 2025 campaign when he posted a 2.48 ERA with 81 strikeouts over 83 innings. The 23 strikeouts in limited early action suggest his stuff remains functional, but the three saves indicate he's unlikely to accumulate meaningful save opportunities moving forward. Fantasy managers should view him as a depth arm for ERA and WHIP categories rather than a reliable contributor in wins or saves.

News Updates

Jimmy Herget emerges as Rockies closer option
Jimmy Herget notched a save for Colorado against the Twins by retiring both batters he faced in the ninth inning. Herget's performance signals he is competing for the closer role with the Rockies. The save opportunity represents a significant development in Denver's bullpen situation.
Jun 28, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2019	Cincinnati Reds	5	0	0	0	0	4.26	1.74	0	6.1	3
2020	Texas Rangers	20	1	1	0	0	3.20	1.37	17	19.2	14
2021	2 teams▼	18	0	2	3	0	5.30	1.29	20	18.2	4
2022	Los Angeles Angels	49	1	2	1	9	2.48	0.91	63	69.0	15
2023	Los Angeles Angels	29	1	2	4	0	4.66	1.41	26	29.0	8
2024	Atlanta Braves	8	0	0	1	0	4.38	1.30	15	12.1	3
2025	Colorado Rockies	59	0	1	2	0	2.48	1.18	81	83.1	26
2026	Colorado Rockies	46	3	0	6	3	6.04	1.59	40	44.2	23
Career	Totals	234	6	8	17	12	3.63	1.24	262	283	96

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2015	Billings Mustangs	24	3	0	15	3.20	1.07	26	25.1	11
2016	Daytona Tortugas	50	4	4	24	1.78	1.14	83	60.2	22
2017	2 teams▼	52	4	4	25	2.90	1.18	72	62	21
2018	Louisville Bats	50	1	3	0	3.47	1.34	65	59.2	21
2019	Louisville Bats	48	3	4	2	2.91	1.31	68	58.2	36
2021	2 teams▼	31	2	3	3	3.83	1.18	53	42.1	15
2022	Rocket City Trash Pandas	3	1	0	0	4.50	1.00	4	4.0	2
2023	Salt Lake Bees	25	1	2	1	4.68	1.29	36	32.2	13
2024	4 teams▼	29	1	3	3	2.97	1.20	33	33.1	7
2026	Albuquerque Isotopes	2	0	0	0	23.14	3.00	2	2.1	2
Career	Totals	315	20	23	73	3.23	1.23	443	382	150

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo91.1 mph

Avg Spin2578 rpm

Whiff %25.8%

K %20.0%

BB %11.5%

Hard Hit %38.1%

Barrel %9.0%

xERA4.56

xBA Against0.242

xSLG Against0.409

BA Against0.287

SLG Against0.509

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2019

Cincinnati Reds

4.26

1.74

6.1

2020

Texas Rangers

3.20

1.37

19.2

2021

2 teams▼

5.30

1.29

18.2

2022

Los Angeles Angels

2.48

0.91

69.0

2023

Los Angeles Angels

4.66

1.41

29.0

2024

Atlanta Braves

4.38

1.30

12.1

2025

Colorado Rockies

2.48

1.18

83.1

2026

Colorado Rockies

6.04

1.59

44.2

Career

Totals

234

3.63

1.24

262

283

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2015

Billings Mustangs

3.20

1.07

25.1

2016

Daytona Tortugas

1.78

1.14

60.2

2017

2 teams▼

2.90

1.18

2018

Louisville Bats

3.47

1.34

59.2

2019

Louisville Bats

2.91

1.31

58.2

2021

2 teams▼

3.83

1.18

42.1

2022

Rocket City Trash Pandas

4.50

1.00

4.0

2023

Salt Lake Bees

4.68

1.29

32.2

2024

4 teams▼

2.97

1.20

33.1

2026

Albuquerque Isotopes

23.14

3.00

2.1

Career

Totals

315

3.23

1.23

443

382

150