David Hernandez (baseball)

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2⁄3 innings. He gave up five hits, allowed four walks, and one earned run while striking out three. He'd remain in the Baltimore rotation for the remainder of the season, starting 19 games and finishing with a record of 4–10 with a 5.42 ERA. In 101+1⁄3 innings, he struck out 68. The following season he split time between the rotation and the bullpen for the O's, finishing 8–8 in 41 games, 8 of them starts. In 79+1⁄3 innings, he struck out 72.

Arizona Diamondbacks

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Hernandez with the Diamondbacks

On December 6, 2010, he was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks (along with Kam Mickolio) for Mark Reynolds and a player to be named later (John Hester). [2] [3] In his first season in Arizona, Hernandez served as a closer for a time in the season, recording 11 saves. In a career high 74 games, he had 77 strikeouts in 69+1⁄3 innings. He excelled the following season, posting an ERA of 2.50 with 98 strikeouts in 68+1⁄3 innings. In 2013, he had a high ERA (4.48) despite posting 66 strikeouts in 62+1⁄3 innings.

Hernandez missed the 2014 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. [4]

He came back in 2015, posting an ERA of 4.28 in 40 games.

Philadelphia Phillies

On December 9, 2015, Hernandez signed with the Philadelphia Phillies. [5] [6] In his season with Philadelphia, he appeared in 70 games and posted a 3.84 ERA in 72+2⁄3 innings.

San Francisco Giants

On February 14, 2017, Hernandez signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants. [7]

Atlanta Braves

On March 26, 2017, the Atlanta Braves signed Hernandez to a minor league contract. [8]

Los Angeles Angels

On April 24, 2017, the Braves traded Hernandez to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. [9] He appeared in 38 games for the Angels and pitched 36.1 innings, had 37 strikeouts, and finished with a 2.23 ERA before being traded to the Diamondbacks on July 31.

Arizona Diamondbacks (second stint)

On July 31, 2017, Hernandez was traded to the Diamondbacks for Luis Madero. [10] He was 2–1 with a 4.82 ERA.

Cincinnati Reds

On January 30, 2018, Hernandez signed a two-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds. [11] In his first season in Cincinnati, Hernandez appeared in 57 games, registering an ERA of 2.53 in 64 innings. The following season did not go so well for Hernandez as he struggled throughout the season before being designated for assignment on August 10, 2019. He was 2–5 with an ERA of 8.02 in 47 games. On August 10, 2019, the Reds released Hernandez.

New York Yankees

On August 15, 2019, Hernandez signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees. He was released on September 4, 2019.

Cleveland Indians

On January 3, 2020, Hernandez signed a minor league deal the Washington Nationals. He was released by the organization on March 14.

On July 3, 2020, Hernandez signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians. Hernandez did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [12] He was released by the organization on September 20.

Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos

On February 8, 2024, after three years of inactivity, Hernandez signed with the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League. [13]

International career

Hernandez attempted to join Team Mexico in the 2013 World Baseball Classic, but was not able to put together the proper documentation in time. After an injury to Chris Perez, Hernandez was asked to join Team USA.

Scouting report

Hernandez throws a 95 mph fastball, a 78 mph slider, and an 84 mph changeup. He is known for his high strikeout rate, which improved at every level in the minors, from 9.54 K/9 in Single–A to 12.46 K/9 in Triple–A. [14] In the minor leagues he was a flyball pitcher – 45% of balls in play were flyballs, with only 38% of them staying on the ground. [15]

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  2. ↑ Zrebiec, Jeff (December 6, 2010). "Orioles trade Hernandez, Mickolio to Diamondbacks for Reynolds". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Diamondbacks trade John Hester to Baltimore Orioles". The Arizona Republic. April 30, 2011. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  4. ↑ Gilbert, Steve (March 31, 2014). "Hernandez to undergo Tommy John surgery". MLB.com. Archived from the original on August 10, 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  5. ↑ Breen, Matt (December 9, 2015). "Phillies sign reliever David Hernandez". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  6. ↑ Zolecki, Todd (December 9, 2015). "Phillies sign right-handed reliever Hernandez". MLB.com. Archived from the original on March 27, 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
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  11. ↑ "Reds sign reliever Hernandez to 2-year deal". January 30, 2018.
  12. ↑ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". mlbtraderumors.com.
  13. ↑ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 8 de febrero de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
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  15. ↑ "Minor League Splits". Archived from the original on August 22, 2006. Retrieved June 7, 2009.
David Hernandez
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Hernandez with the Phillies in 2016
Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos
Pitcher
Born: (1985-05-13) May 13, 1985 (age 39)
Sacramento, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 28, 2009, for the Baltimore Orioles
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