David Herndon

For the judge, see David R. Herndon.

David Herndon
Philadelphia Phillies — No. 57
Relief pitcher
Born: September 4, 1985 (1985-09-04) (age 26)
Bats: Right	Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 5, 2010 for the Philadelphia Phillies
Career statistics (through 2010 season)
Win-Loss	1-3
Earned run average	4.30
Strikeouts	29
Teams
Philadelphia Phillies (2010-present)

Kenneth David Herndon (born September 4, 1985 in Panama City, Florida, USA) 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.^[1]

He was taken by the Phillies in the 2009 Rule 5 Draft.

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 Nationals. Through his first four outings he had not given up a run, but on April 16, he allowed four runs in ¹⁄₃ 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.

References

1. ^ Baseball Reference

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)

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Name	Herndon, David
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Date of birth	September 4, 1985
Place of birth	Panama City, Florida
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