Jimmy Herget
#44 RP · Rockies
Height
6'3"
Weight
170 lbs
Age
32
College
South Florida
Draft
2015, Rd 6, #175
Experience
7 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
A
A-
A
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsA-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 199 | 3.0918775 | 8-12 | 233 | 1.1584554 | 0.0 | 10 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.6M
Guaranteed
$930K
AAV
$1.6M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
A
Great Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Jimmy Herget's one-year, $1.55M deal earns an A CVI — a textbook example of the Rockies identifying value in the reliever market and locking down a proven contributor at below-market cost. The 32-year-old right-hander has transformed from organizational depth into a legitimate bullpen cornerstone, with his A- performance grade reflecting the dramatic turnaround that's made him a fan favorite in Colorado. For a 7-year veteran who's finally hitting his stride after early career inconsistencies, this salary represents exceptional value for Colorado, especially given the premium typically paid for reliable late-inning arms. The media narrative around Herget as a "valuable asset" and potential rotation candidate shows the Rockies aren't just getting a solid reliever — they're getting a versatile pitcher whose expanded role could multiply his on-field impact. With headlines consistently framing him as a cornerstone piece rather than just bullpen depth, this deal captures a player whose trajectory is still ascending despite being in his thirties. The one-year term keeps risk minimal while allowing the Rockies to reassess his market value after what could be another breakout season.
Fan & Media Sentiment
A
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Jimmy Herget has quietly become one of the most compelling stories in an otherwise difficult Colorado season, and public perception around the 7-year veteran has climbed to match his output — an A sentiment grade that reflects genuine enthusiasm rather than inflated hope. The narrative driving that buzz is straightforward: multiple outlets have framed him as a smart depth addition who delivered far beyond expectations, with one high-profile ranking placing him No. 2 among all Rockies, a designation that carries real weight on a roster that has struggled to find consistent bright spots. That media momentum aligns tightly with his A- performance grade, meaning the praise isn't fan optimism outrunning the results — Herget has earned this attention on the mound, not just in the headlines. The most intriguing wrinkle reshaping his story right now is the reported conversation around a potential transition to the starting rotation, a move that would significantly elevate his profile and his workload, and one that the front office appears to be at least entertaining given recent roster churn that includes multiple bullpen and rotation signings. With Colorado sitting at 14-22 and in the middle of a five-game losing skid, Herget isn't just a bullpen piece — he's functioning as a legitimate anchor for a fanbase searching for reasons to stay engaged through a long summer. The sentiment cooling slightly from an A+ to an A over the last 30 days is worth noting, likely a reflection of the team's broader struggles bleeding into the overall atmosphere, but Herget himself hasn't lost the room. The bottom line is that a 32-year-old sixth-round pick from 2015 has turned himself into the face of what little is working in Colorado right now, and that narrative has genuine staying power if his performance holds.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5/8 | @ PHI | W 9-7 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Sun, 5/3 | vs ATL | L 6-11 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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About this player
Jimmy Herget is a player in his 7th MLB season listed at RP for the Rockies. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every MLB player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Jimmy Herget: Contract Value Index A, Performance A-, Sentiment A, Fan Verdict pending.
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