Scouting Report: Chris Herrmann
Chicago Cubs | C
Overall
Summary
Chris Herrmann is a catching prospect in the Minnesota Twins' minor league system. As of 2012, he was playing for the Rock Cats (Double-A affiliate) and showing steady progression through the system. In 2012, he was batting .253/.309/.405 with 14 doubles and 5 home runs across 45 games, demonstrating improved power production compared to the previous season. He has been a reliable defensive catcher with a 36% caught stealing rate and no errors in 33 games at the position. At age 24, he was considered a candidate for promotion to Triple-A Rochester or potentially the majors by September 2012. The article notes he transferred from Alvin Community College to the University of Miami and was drafted by the Twins in the sixth round of 2009 after going undrafted by Baltimore in 2008.
Strengths
- Steady progression through minor league system
- Improved power production in 2012 season
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