Anderson Hernandez
Born: 10/30/1982 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2005-09-18 | Final Game: 2010-10-02
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Anderson Mejia Hernandez
Biography
Anderson Hernandez, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2005 to 2010. Known primarily as a position player, Hernandez played in a total of 240 games throughout his career. He showcased his skills as a versatile infielder, contributing to his teams with a solid defensive presence and the ability to get on base. Over the course of his career, he notched 155 hits and recorded a batting average of .241. Hernandez also demonstrated speed on the basepaths, successfully stealing 10 bases and driving in 60 runs, highlighting his ability to contribute offensively in key situations.
Playing during a transitional period in baseball, Hernandez's career spanned the mid-2000s to the early 2010s, an era characterized by an increasing emphasis on analytics and player performance metrics. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions as a reliable utility player were appreciated by the teams he played for. With a total of four home runs, his power was modest, but his overall skill set allowed him to carve out a niche in the competitive landscape of MLB. After his retirement, Hernandez's journey reflected the experiences of many players in the league, balancing the demands of performance with the challenges of maintaining a career in professional baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | 643 | 69 | 155 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 60 | 10 | 55 | 107 | 0.241 | 0.300 | 0.314 | 0.614 | -1759.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NYN | NL | 6 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.056 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | NYN | NL | 25 | 66 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.152 | -558.0 |
| 2007 | NYN | NL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | WAS | NL | 28 | 81 | 11 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 0.333 | 122.7 |
| 2009 | NYN | NL | 46 | 135 | 14 | 34 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 13 | 22 | 0.252 | -217.6 |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 77 | 231 | 25 | 58 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 5 | 20 | 41 | 0.251 | -217.6 |
| 2010 | CLE | AL | 22 | 61 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0.246 | -229.8 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 32 | 48 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 0.188 | -229.8 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NLCS | NYN | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 119 | 103 | 229 | 297 | 8 | 57 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 72 | 56 | 73 | 151 | 10 | 31 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NYN | 2B | 5 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | NYN | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | NYN | 2B | 13 | 12 | 26 | 27 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 | NYN | SS | 10 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | NYN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | WAS | 2B | 16 | 15 | 34 | 43 | 0 | 9 |
| 2008 | WAS | SS | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | NYN | 2B | 8 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | NYN | SS | 38 | 34 | 40 | 88 | 6 | 16 |
| 2009 | WAS | 2B | 66 | 57 | 132 | 174 | 6 | 33 |
| 2009 | WAS | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | CLE | 2B | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | CLE | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | CLE | SS | 16 | 14 | 25 | 43 | 0 | 12 |
| 2010 | CLE | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | HOU | 2B | 8 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 5 |
| 2010 | HOU | SS | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 119 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 72 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | WAS | NL | $400,000 |
| 2006 | NYN | NL | $327,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $727,000 | ||