Carlos Hernandez
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2004)
Carlos Hernandez was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2004 for the Houston Astros, a span of 4 seasons. Across 35 career appearances, he went 9-8 with a 4.54 ERA and 136 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-08-18
- Last Game
- 2004-09-26
Full name: Carlos Enrique Hernandez
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | HOU | NL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.2 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 1.02 | 4.42 (+77%) | 606.6 |
| 2002 | HOU | NL | 7 | 5 | 23 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 111.0 | 112 | 54 | 61 | 93 | 4.38 | 4.28 (-2%) | -73.1 |
| 2004 | HOU | NL | 1 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.0 | 50 | 30 | 23 | 26 | 6.43 | 4.46 (-44%) | -2888.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 9 | 8 | 35 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 170.2 | 173 | 86 | 91 | 136 | 4.54 | — | -2,355 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 52 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 17 | .154 | .185 | .154 | .339 | 0 |
Career AVG .154 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 41.7% below league average.
Career OBP .185 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 44.4% below league average.
Career SLG .154 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 63.7% below league average.
Career OPS .339 vs. league average .757 across their career seasons — 55.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | HOU | NL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | HOU | NL | 25 | 35 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .171 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | HOU | NL | 9 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 37 | 52 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 17 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (72 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .182 |
| Away | 21 | 30 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .133 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 77.2 | 81 | 37 | 44 | 74 | 4.29 |
| Away | 20 | 93.0 | 92 | 49 | 47 | 62 | 4.74 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-09-26 | HOU | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-21 | HOU | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-09-15 | HOU | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-09 | HOU | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-09-04 | HOU | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-08-29 | HOU | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-08-24 | HOU | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-08-19 | HOU | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-08-14 | HOU | WSN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-09-20 | HOU | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-09-26 | HOU | MIL | — | 2.1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004-09-21 | HOU | SFG | L | 2.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-15 | HOU | STL | — | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2004-09-09 | HOU | PIT | L | 5.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004-09-04 | HOU | PIT | — | 3.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 2004-08-29 | HOU | CHC | W | 5.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004-08-24 | HOU | PHI | — | 7.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| 2004-08-19 | HOU | PHI | — | 4.0 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004-08-14 | HOU | WSN | L | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2002-09-12 | HOU | STL | — | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 35 |
Salary History
Carlos Hernandez's recorded salaries total $520,000 over 2 seasons, 2002 to 2003. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hernandez's career ran from 2001 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2001 and 2004.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | HOU | NL | $310,000 |
| 2002 | HOU | NL | $210,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $520,000 | ||
Carlos Hernandez: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 18, 2001 and the final game on September 26, 2004, Carlos Hernandez built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the Houston Astros from 2001 to 2004. Hernandez is listed as a pitcher at 205 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The bio says Hernandez threw and hit left-handed. The recorded birth is April 22, 1980, in Guacara, Carabobo, Venezuela. Carlos Hernandez was the playing name; the full given name is Carlos Enrique.
Hernandez went 9-8 with a 4.54 ERA in 35 games, 33 of them starts. Also on Hernandez's record: 136 strikeouts. Hernandez's 4.54 ERA was close to the 4.39 league figure for those seasons. The best win total was 7, in 2002. In 2002, one of the busiest seasons, Hernandez posted a 4.38 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.28.
At the plate, Hernandez went 8 for 52, a .154 average.
Hernandez appears at one position only: pitcher, in 35 games. Fielding on the mound produced 12 putouts and 30 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carlos Hernandez
- What years did Carlos Hernandez play?
- Carlos Hernandez played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2004.
- Was Carlos Hernandez a pitcher?
- Yes. Carlos Hernandez pitched in the major leagues, recording 9 wins and 136 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Carlos Hernandez hit?
- Carlos Hernandez hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
- What teams did Carlos Hernandez play for?
- Carlos Hernandez played for one team, the Houston Astros (2001–2002, 2004).
- What were Carlos Hernandez's career stats?
- In 35 games, Carlos Hernandez went 9-8 with a 4.54 ERA, 136 strikeouts, and 170.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Carlos Hernandez earn in his career?
- Carlos Hernandez's recorded salaries total $520,000 over 2 seasons, 2002 to 2003. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hernandez's career ran from 2001 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2001 and 2004.
- What was Carlos Hernandez's salary?
- Carlos Hernandez's last recorded salary was $310,000, in 2003. His highest recorded salary was $310,000, in 2003, and his lowest was $210,000, in 2002. The Salary History table lists each season from 2002 to 2003.
- What position did Carlos Hernandez play?
- Carlos Hernandez played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Carlos Hernandez and how much did he weigh?
- Carlos Hernandez was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 205 pounds.
- What was Carlos Hernandez's career ERA?
- Carlos Hernandez finished with a 4.54 career ERA, going 9-8 with 136 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Carlos Hernandez have?
- Carlos Hernandez recorded 136 career strikeouts.
- Is Carlos Hernandez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Carlos Hernandez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.