Alex Fernandez
Born: 8/13/1969 in Miami Beach, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-08-02 | Final Game: 2000-05-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Alexander Fernandez
Biography
Alex Fernandez was a notable pitcher in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1990 until 2000. Born in 1969, he made his debut in an era characterized by offensive power and shifting dynamics in the game, yet he carved out a reputation as a reliable starter. Over the course of his career, Fernandez compiled a record of 107 wins and 87 losses, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. He finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.74, which underscored his ability to limit runs and maintain composure in high-pressure situations.
Fernandez was known for his strong strikeout capability, amassing a total of 1,252 strikeouts throughout his time in the league. His playing style was marked by a combination of precision pitching and an ability to read hitters, which allowed him to navigate through lineups effectively. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions as a starting pitcher were significant to the teams he played for. Fernandez's career, while not as decorated as some of his contemporaries, left a lasting impact on the franchises he represented and solidified his place in baseball history during a transformative period for the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | 87 | 263 | 261 | 33 | 10 | 0 | 1760.3 | 1693 | 731 | 190 | 552 | 1252 | 3.74 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CHW | AL | 5 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 87.7 | 89 | 37 | 34 | 61 | 3.80 | - |
| 1991 | CHW | AL | 9 | 13 | 34 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 191.7 | 186 | 96 | 88 | 145 | 4.51 | - |
| 1992 | CHW | AL | 8 | 11 | 29 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 187.7 | 199 | 89 | 50 | 95 | 4.27 | - |
| 1993 | CHW | AL | 18 | 9 | 34 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 247.3 | 221 | 86 | 67 | 169 | 3.13 | - |
| 1994 | CHW | AL | 11 | 7 | 24 | 24 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 170.3 | 163 | 73 | 50 | 122 | 3.86 | - |
| 1995 | CHW | AL | 12 | 8 | 30 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 203.7 | 200 | 86 | 65 | 159 | 3.80 | - |
| 1996 | CHW | AL | 16 | 10 | 35 | 35 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 258.0 | 248 | 99 | 72 | 200 | 3.45 | - |
| 1997 | MIA | NL | 17 | 12 | 32 | 32 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 220.7 | 193 | 88 | 69 | 183 | 3.59 | - |
| 1999 | MIA | NL | 7 | 8 | 24 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 141.0 | 135 | 53 | 41 | 91 | 3.38 | - |
| 2000 | MIA | NL | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.3 | 59 | 24 | 16 | 27 | 4.13 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 266 | 126 | 7 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 35 | 0.175 | 0.228 | 0.310 | 0.537 | -476.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CHW | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CHW | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CHW | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CHW | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CHW | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CHW | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | CHW | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | MIA | NL | 33 | 66 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 0.152 | -476.9 |
| 1999 | MIA | NL | 25 | 43 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.233 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIA | NL | 9 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | NLCS | FLO | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1997 | NLDS1 | FLO | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1993 | ALCS | CHA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 24.7 | 28 | 10 | 7 | 18 | 3.65 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | NLCS | FLO | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 16.88 |
| 1997 | NLDS1 | FLO | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2.57 |
| 1993 | ALCS | CHA | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15.0 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 1.80 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 263 | 261 | 125 | 297 | 15 | 32 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CHA | P | 13 | 13 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | CHA | P | 34 | 32 | 7 | 31 | 3 | 2 |
| 1992 | CHA | P | 29 | 29 | 10 | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| 1993 | CHA | P | 34 | 34 | 18 | 38 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | CHA | P | 24 | 24 | 16 | 39 | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 | CHA | P | 30 | 30 | 11 | 27 | 3 | 5 |
| 1996 | CHA | P | 35 | 35 | 27 | 42 | 2 | 7 |
| 1997 | FLO | P | 32 | 32 | 20 | 40 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | FLO | P | 24 | 24 | 7 | 27 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | FLO | P | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 263 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MLB Players Choice Comeback Player | |
| 1994 | Pitcher of the Month | July |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | FLO | NL | $7,000,000 |
| 2000 | FLO | NL | $7,000,000 |
| 1999 | FLO | NL | $7,000,000 |
| 1998 | FLO | NL | $7,000,000 |
| 1997 | FLO | NL | $7,000,000 |
| 1996 | CHA | AL | $4,500,000 |
| 1995 | CHA | AL | $3,250,000 |
| 1994 | CHA | AL | $758,334 |
| 1993 | CHA | AL | $868,333 |
| 1992 | CHA | AL | $373,333 |
| 1991 | CHA | AL | $120,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $44,870,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade College - Kendall Campus | Miami | FL | 1990 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables | FL | 1989 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Cy Young Award | AL | 6th | 1.0 | 140 | 0 |
| 1993 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 21th | 4.0 | 392 | 0 |