Jose Hernandez, baseball player, 168 home runs, 1991-2006

Jose Hernandez

Born: 7/14/1969 in Rio Piedras, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1991-08-09 | Final Game: 2006-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jose Antonio Hernandez

Biography

Jose Hernandez was a professional baseball player born in 1969, who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 until 2006. Known for his versatility on the field, Hernandez primarily played as a position player, showcasing his skills across various infield positions over a career that spanned 1,587 games. He accumulated a total of 1,166 hits, 168 home runs, and 603 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .252. In addition to his offensive contributions, Hernandez demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 41 stolen bases throughout his tenure in the league. Hernandez was recognized for his performance with a single All-Star selection, highlighting his impact during the competitive eras of the 1990s and early 2000s. His playing style was characterized by a combination of power and agility, making him a valuable asset to his teams. As a player who navigated the transition from the deadball era into the more offensive-minded game of the late 1990s, Hernandez's career reflected the evolving nature of baseball during that time. His contributions to the game have left a lasting impression on the teams he represented and the fans who followed his journey.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1587 4618 623 1166 193 33 168 603 41 384 1391 0.252 0.312 0.418 0.729 -3859.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
11 25 2 5 1 0 0 4 2 8 0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2004 NLDS1 LAN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
1999 NLCS ATL 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0.500
1999 NLDS1 ATL 4 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.091
1999 WS ATL 2 5 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 0.200
1998 NLDS1 CHN 2 7 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.286

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 79 55 489 42 4 48
2B 118 82 186 252 10 52
3B 425 270 240 618 36 59
OF 116 52 134 3 1 0
SS 836 710 1140 2174 103 493

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 79
Second Base 118
Third Base 425
Shortstop 836
Left Field 62
Center Field 50
Right Field 16
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 PIT NL $850,000
2005 CLE AL $1,800,000
2003 COL NL $1,000,000
2002 MIL NL $3,333,333
2001 MIL NL $3,333,333
2000 MIL NL $3,333,333
1999 CHN NL $2,400,000
1998 CHN NL $725,000
1997 CHN NL $450,000
1996 CHN NL $253,000
1995 CHN NL $135,000
1994 CHN NL $112,000
1993 CHN NL $110,000
Total Career Earnings $17,834,999