David Herndon (baseball)
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Kenneth David Herndon is a Major League Baseball
pitcher
for the Philadelphia Phillies
.
The 6'5", 230 pound Herndon was originally drafted by the Kansas City Royals
in the 38th round of the 2004 amateur draft out of Mosely High School
in Panama City, however he didn't sign. In 2005, he was drafted by the Minnesota Twins
in the 23rd round out of Gulf Coast Community College
, however once again he did not sign. He did sign after being drafted by the Anaheim Angels in the fifth round of the 2006 amateur draft.
Herndon began his professional career in 2006, going 5-2 with a 2.21 ERA in 14 starts for the Orem Owlz
. In 2007, he went 13-8 with a 4.02 ERA in 25 games (24 starts) for the Cedar Rapids Kernels
. He went 3-7 with a 5.01 ERA in 43 games (12 starts) in 2008 for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
, and in 2009 he went 5-6 with a 3.03 ERA in 50 relief appearances for the Arkansas Travelers
.
He was taken by the Phillies in the 2009 Rule 5 Draft
.
. Through his first four outings he had not given up a run, but on April 16, he allowed four runs in inning against the Florida Marlins
. Herndon is known as a ground ball pitcher. On July 27, Herndon picked up his first major league win versus the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Major League Baseball
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Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
for the Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
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The 6'5", 230 pound Herndon was originally drafted by the Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
in the 38th round of the 2004 amateur draft out of Mosely High School
A. Crawford Mosley High School
A. Crawford Mosley High School is a 9-12 educational institution located in Lynn Haven, Florida. Mosley was built in 1972 and current enrollment is roughly 2,100 students. There are 120 classroom-based faculty members and Sandy Harrison is the principal. The school colors are Green, Orange and...
in Panama City, however he didn't sign. In 2005, he was drafted by the Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
in the 23rd round out of Gulf Coast Community College
Gulf Coast Community College
Gulf Coast State College, formerly known as Gulf Coast Community College, is a state college, located in Panama City, Florida, United States. The institution was founded in 1957 by the Florida Legislature. The college is a member institution of the Florida College System.This is a coeducational...
, however once again he did not sign. He did sign after being drafted by the Anaheim Angels in the fifth round of the 2006 amateur draft.
Herndon began his professional career in 2006, going 5-2 with a 2.21 ERA in 14 starts for the Orem Owlz
Orem Owlz
The Orem Owlz are a minor league baseball farm team affiliated with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim baseball franchise. The team plays in Orem, Utah....
. In 2007, he went 13-8 with a 4.02 ERA in 25 games (24 starts) for the Cedar Rapids Kernels
Cedar Rapids Kernels
The Cedar Rapids Kernels are a Class A minor league baseball team based in Iowa. It is affiliated with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and plays in the Midwest League.-Franchise history:...
. He went 3-7 with a 5.01 ERA in 43 games (12 starts) in 2008 for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes are a minor league baseball team in Rancho Cucamonga, California, USA. They are a Class A – Advanced team in the California League and a farm team of the Los Angeles Dodgers, their third major league affiliate in team history....
, and in 2009 he went 5-6 with a 3.03 ERA in 50 relief appearances for the Arkansas Travelers
Arkansas Travelers
The Arkansas Travelers, also known informally as The Travs, are a Minor League Baseball team based in Little Rock, Arkansas. The team, which plays in the Texas League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Major League club....
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He was taken by the Phillies in the 2009 Rule 5 Draft
Rule 5 draft
The Rule 5 draft is a Major League Baseball player draft that occurs each year in December, at the annual Winter Meeting of general managers. The Rule 5 draft aims to prevent teams from stockpiling too many young players on their minor league affiliate teams when other teams would be willing to...
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2010 Phillies
After 2010 spring training, Herndon made the Phillies' Opening Day roster. On April 5, Herndon made his major league debut against the Washington NationalsWashington Nationals
The Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
. Through his first four outings he had not given up a run, but on April 16, he allowed four runs in inning against the Florida Marlins
Florida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
. Herndon is known as a ground ball pitcher. On July 27, Herndon picked up his first major league win versus the Arizona Diamondbacks.