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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | LAD | NL | 10 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | LAD | NL | 15 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | LAD | NL | 69 | 173 | 11 | 45 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 11 | 21 | 0.260 | -189.7 |
| 1993 | LAD | NL | 50 | 99 | 6 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.253 | -269.4 |
| 1994 | LAD | NL | 32 | 64 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.219 | -290.5 |
| 1995 | LAD | NL | 45 | 94 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 25 | 0.149 | -705.3 |
| 1996 | LAD | NL | 13 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | SDP | NL | 50 | 134 | 15 | 42 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 0.313 | 33.9 |
| 1998 | SDP | NL | 129 | 390 | 34 | 102 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 52 | 2 | 16 | 54 | 0.262 | -863.4 |
| 2000 | SDP | NL | 58 | 191 | 16 | 48 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 16 | 26 | 0.251 | -574.6 |
| 2000 | STL | NL | 17 | 51 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 0.275 | -574.6 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | LAN | C | 10 | 5 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | LAN | C | 13 | 2 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | LAN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | LAN | C | 63 | 47 | 295 | 37 | 7 | 4 |
| 1993 | LAN | C | 43 | 21 | 181 | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | LAN | C | 27 | 14 | 104 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | LAN | C | 41 | 22 | 210 | 25 | 4 | 4 |
| 1996 | LAN | C | 9 | 3 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | SDN | C | 44 | 32 | 234 | 26 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 | SDN | 1B | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | SDN | C | 122 | 102 | 794 | 53 | 7 | 6 |
| 1998 | SDN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | SDN | C | 54 | 54 | 343 | 33 | 5 | 3 |
| 2000 | SDN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | SLN | C | 16 | 15 | 96 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
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 | ||