Alex Hernandez
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2001)
Alex Hernandez was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2001 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 2 seasons. In 27 career games, he hit .183 with 13 hits, 1 home runs, and 5 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-09-01
- Last Game
- 2001-08-10
Full name: Alexander Hernandez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 71 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15 | .183 | .183 | .268 | .451 | -379 |
Career AVG .183 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.
Career OBP .183 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.
Career SLG .268 vs. league average .432 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.
Career OPS .451 vs. league average .771 across their career seasons — 41.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 20 | 60 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 13 | .200 | .270 (-26%) | .344 (-42%) | .437 (-31%) | .782 (-36%) | -379.4 |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | 7 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 27 | 71 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15 | .183 | — | — | — | — | -379 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (27 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | .120 |
| Away | 15 | 46 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 3 | .217 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-10 | PIT | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-08-09 | PIT | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-08-08 | PIT | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-08-07 | PIT | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-08-05 | PIT | COL | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-08-04 | PIT | COL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-08-03 | PIT | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-29 | PIT | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000-09-27 | PIT | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-23 | PIT | MIL | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 14 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 6 |
Salary History
Alex Hernandez's recorded salaries total $205,000 over 1 season, in 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hernandez's career ran from 2000 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 2000.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | PIT | NL | $205,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $205,000 | ||
Alex Hernandez: the record in brief
According to the bio, Alex Hernandez debuted on September 1, 2000 and played a final game on August 10, 2001. Every season row on the page belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates, from 2000 through 2001. Hernandez played primarily as a first baseman and both batted and threw left-handed. Born on May 28, 1977, in San Juan, P.R., Hernandez was listed at 190 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame. Alex Hernandez was the playing name; the full given name is Alexander.
Hernandez finished with 13 hits from 71 at bats in 27 games, which works out to .183; the totals also include 1 home run and 5 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .183 and .268 give Hernandez a career OPS of .451. Set against a .267 league average for the same years, Hernandez's .183 average sits 31.5% below it. Hernandez collected a career-high 12 hits in 2000. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .200 in 2000, did not top the league's .270.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alex Hernandez
- What years did Alex Hernandez play?
- Alex Hernandez played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2001.
- Was Alex Hernandez a pitcher?
- No. Alex Hernandez was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Alex Hernandez hit?
- Alex Hernandez hit 1 career home run with 13 hits.
- What teams did Alex Hernandez play for?
- Alex Hernandez played for one team, the Pittsburgh Pirates (2000–2001).
- What were Alex Hernandez's career stats?
- In 27 games, Alex Hernandez had 13 hits, 1 home runs, 5 RBI, 4 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .183 batting average.
- How much did Alex Hernandez earn in his career?
- Alex Hernandez's recorded salaries total $205,000 over 1 season, in 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hernandez's career ran from 2000 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 2000.
- What was Alex Hernandez's salary?
- Alex Hernandez's recorded salary was $205,000 in 2001.
- What position did Alex Hernandez play?
- Alex Hernandez played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Alex Hernandez and how much did he weigh?
- Alex Hernandez was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Alex Hernandez hit each season?
- Alex Hernandez's home runs by season: 1 in 2000 and 0 in 2001. His most in one season was 1, in 2000.
- What was Alex Hernandez's career batting average?
- Alex Hernandez batted .183 over his career, with 13 hits in 71 at bats.
- How many RBI did Alex Hernandez have?
- Alex Hernandez drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Alex Hernandez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Alex Hernandez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.