Alexander José Herrera (November 5, 1979 – February 16, 2023) was a Venezuelan relief pitcher who played from 2002 to 2003 for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball. Listed at 5' 11" , 190 lb. , Herrera batted and threw left handed.
Career
Herrera was born in Maracaibo, Zulia. He was signed by Cleveland as an amateur free agent in 1997. He started his professional career in 1998 with the Caribes de Oriente club of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League and pitched in the Indians Minor League system from 2000 through the 2002 midseason, reaching Triple-A level with the Buffalo Bisons before joining the big team in 15 Major League games as a left-handed specialist. He allowed seven runs on 10 hits and eight walks, striking out 11 batters and did not have a decision for the Indians, while recording a 9.00 ERA in innings of work.
Besides, Herrera also pitched in the Can-Am League, Italian League and Mexican League, as well as for several teams in the Venezuelan winter league through the present.
See also
- List of Major League Baseball players from Venezuela