Goldeyes sign Cherry

The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed right-handed relief pitcher Derrick Cherry. Photo: Winnipeg Goldeyes

February 19, 2025

By Jason Young

Winnipeg Goldeyes

WINNIPEG, MAN. – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the signing Wednesday of right-handed relief pitcher Derrick Cherry.

Cherry made his professional debut in 2024 with the Rocky Mountain Vibes of the Frontier League, where he appeared in 25 contests, including five starts. He compiled a 2-5 record with a 7.97 earned run average and one save, based out of a very hitter-friendly ballpark in Colorado Springs, Colo.

The 24-year-old transferred to McNeese State University (Lake Charles, La.) for the 2023 season after three seasons at the University of Houston (Houston, Texas).

His overall college record was 7-8 with a 5.07 ERA and 10 saves. The native of Baytown, Texas averaged just under a strikeout per inning pitched.

“Derrick is someone I've been following for a few years now,” said manager Logan Watkins. “He's got incredible ability as a pitcher and has a really high ceiling. He's worked very hard this off season and I think once he gets with (pitching coach) Mark Brewer he can keep climbing towards what he is capable of. Between Derrick, Will Sierra, and Tylor Jans, I think we have three young rookies with a lot of potential and could be the difference in how good our bullpen is this season.”