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Ivan Herrera 2025 Fantasy Baseball Outlook: Breakout Potential With Increased Playing Time
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera was limited to just 259 plate appearances in a backup role in 2024 but took advantage of the playing time that he did get. He slashed .301/.372/.428 with five home runs, 37 RBI, 27 runs, and five stolen bases across 72 games. Willson Contreras is making the move to be a full-time first baseman in 2025, which will open up significant playing time for the young catcher. He will still have to share duties with Pedro Pages, who is much better defensively, but Herrera has real breakout potential. His .293 xBA and .366 xwOBA represent elite offensive production, not just for a catcher but for a hitter in general. His plate discipline is also above average, as he had a walk rate of 9.7%. ATC is projecting him to slash .260/.345/.400 with nine home runs, 39 RBI, 44 runs, and five stolen bases in 366 plate appearances. His NFBC ADP is 238, which is 19th at the position, making him a solid target in two-catcher leagues. However, if he manages to hit so well that he sticks in the lineup close to every day, he has the upside to become a standout, even in one-catcher leagues.
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