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A fact from Odúbel Herrera appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know column on 8 April 2015 (check views). The text of the entry was as follows:
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Thanks, I figured he would be a good player to get an article rolling for, seeing as he is new to the team, a rookie, and an opening day starter. GoPhightins!22:13, 8 April 2015 (UTC)Reply
”A native of Zulia, Venezuela, Herrera's father gave him the nickname "El Torito" as a young baseball player.” – “Herrera grew up in Zulia, Venezuela, receiving the nickname “El Torito” from his father as a young baseball player.”
”farmer in Venezuela, and played” – “farmer who also played” – Since Herrera grew up in Venezuela, people will correctly assume that was where his father was.
”energy to reporters” – I’d take out “to reporters”, as this might be misread as Herrera displaying a lack of concentration and energy specifically to reporters. Maybe put “both publicly criticized” instead earlier in the sentence.
”with a 31-game on-base streak, the longest such streak from the start of a season since Matthew Holliday in 2015” – “with a multi-game on-base streak, the longest to start a season since Matt Holliday reached base in his first 30 games in 2015.” Don’t put the number yet since it wasn’t a 31-game streak, it was a 45-game one.
”Although he did reach base in the ninth inning, after the ball got past St. Louis Cardinals catcher Francisco Pena, the play was officially ruled a strikeout and did not count towards his on-base numbers.” – “Although he did reach base in the ninth inning, he did so on a dropped third strike, which did not count towards his on-base numbers.”
”Despite setting career highs with 22 home runs and 71 RBIs, Herrera's .255 batting average, .310 on-base percentage, and .730 on-base plus slugging in 597 plate appearances were a career worst.” – “Despite setting career highs with 22 home runs and 71 RBIs, Herrera also set career worsts with a .255 batting average, .310 on-base percentage, and .730 on-base plus slugging in 597 plate appearances.”
”On January 14, 2020, Herrera was designated for assignment, with general manager Matt Klentak intending to outright the player to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs. The Phillies' outfield presence had been bolstered by Adam Haseley and Jay Bruce, and Klentak cited the fact that Herrera "wasn't very good for the first couple months last year" as reasons to remove him from the roster. Herrera cleared waivers on January 16 and was assigned outright to Triple-A.” – “On January 14, 2020, Herrera was designated for assignment. The Phillies' outfield presence had been bolstered by Adam Haseley and Jay Bruce, and general manager Matt Klentak cited the fact that Herrera "wasn't very good for the first couple months last year" as a reason to remove him from the roster. Herrera cleared waivers on January 16 and was assigned outright to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
”which he did not realize at the time ‘was disrespectful to Herrera and Latin players in general’” – “saying he did not mean to be ‘disrespectful to Herrera and Latin players in general’”
I used to always get him and Maikel Franco, who I guess had a few good years as well, mixed up, probably because they both came up around the same time. It’ll be interesting to see if he can regain his All-Star form! Anyway, looks good as usual, just a few minor changes. Let me know when you’re done, and I’ll give the article another look! Sanfranciscogiants17 (talk) 12:11, 14 September 2021 (UTC)Reply
Sanfranciscogiants17 Well, word on the street is that the Phils might re-sign Franco, since the Orioles let him go and we can't find a third baseman to save our lives, so the confusion may continue! Anyway, all changes addressed, thank you for the review! — GhostRiver13:47, 14 September 2021 (UTC)Reply