Carlos Hernandez, baseball player, 1990-2000

Carlos Hernandez

Born: 5/24/1967 in San Felix, Bolivar, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1990-04-20 | Final Game: 2000-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Carlos Alberto Hernandez

Biography

Carlos Hernandez, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1990 to 2000. Primarily recognized as a position player, Hernandez played in a total of 488 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He amassed 315 hits, contributing to a batting average of .253. His offensive prowess included 24 home runs and 141 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs and provide power in the lineup. Additionally, he demonstrated a measure of speed on the base paths with five stolen bases. Hernandez played during an era characterized by significant shifts in the game, including the rise of power-hitting and a greater emphasis on offensive statistics. Although he was not known as a prolific base stealer, his overall contributions to his teams were marked by consistent performance and versatility. After his retirement on October 1, 2000, Hernandez left a lasting impression on the teams he played for, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a transformative time in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
488 1244 102 315 51 1 24 141 5 63 196 0.253 0.298 0.354 0.651 -2890.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
22 67 8 20 1 0 1 2 3 11 0.299

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2000 NLCS SLN 5 16 3 4 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.250
2000 NLDS1 SLN 3 11 3 3 0 0 1 1 1 2 0.273
1998 NLCS SDN 6 18 2 6 1 0 0 0 1 5 0.333
1998 NLDS2 SDN 4 12 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.417
1998 WS SDN 4 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 6 0 8 3 0 0
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 442 317 2349 218 38 21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 442
First Base 6
Third Base 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 SLN NL $3,500,000
2000 SDN NL $1,750,000
1999 SDN NL $1,250,000
1998 SDN NL $700,000
1997 SDN NL $425,000
1996 LAN NL $375,000
1995 LAN NL $300,000
1994 LAN NL $265,000
1993 LAN NL $175,000
1992 LAN NL $135,000
1991 LAN NL $115,000
Total Career Earnings $8,990,000