Leo Hernandez
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1986)
Leo Hernandez was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1986 for the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees, a span of 5 seasons. In 85 career games, he hit .226 with 56 hits, 7 home runs, and 30 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-09-19
- Last Game
- 1986-10-02
Full name: Leonardo Jesus Hernandez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 248 | 23 | 56 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 30 | 1 | 13 | 33 | .226 | .263 | .351 | .614 | -265 |
Career AVG .226 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.
Career OBP .263 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.
Career SLG .351 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.
Career OPS .614 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — 14.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | BAL | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | BAL | AL | 64 | 203 | 21 | 50 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 26 | 1 | 12 | 19 | .246 | .260 (-6%) | .324 (-12%) | .389 (-4%) | .714 (-7%) | -264.9 |
| 1985 | BAL | AL | 12 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .048 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | NYA | AL | 7 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .227 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 85 | 248 | 23 | 56 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 30 | 1 | 13 | 33 | .226 | — | — | — | — | -265 | ||
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 (85 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 41 | 107 | 12 | 24 | 5 | 19 | .224 |
| Away | 44 | 141 | 11 | 32 | 2 | 11 | .227 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-10-02 | NYY | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-10-01 | NYY | TOR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986-09-11 | NYY | TOR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986-09-06 | NYY | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-03 | NYY | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986-09-02 | NYY | OAK | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986-09-01 | NYY | OAK | L | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-10-06 | BAL | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-10-03 | BAL | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-10-01 | BAL | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 71 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |
Leo Hernandez: the record in brief
September 19, 1982 and October 2, 1986 bracket Leo Hernandez's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Baltimore Orioles (1982 through 1985) and the New York Yankees (1986). Hernandez, a third baseman by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. Hernandez is listed at 5'11" and 170 pounds. Hernandez was born on November 6, 1959, in Santa Lucia, Miranda, Venezuela. Leo Hernandez was the playing name; the full given name is Leonardo Jesus.
Hernandez finished with 56 hits from 248 at bats in 85 games, which works out to .226; the totals also include 7 home runs and 30 runs batted in. Hernandez got on base at a .263 rate and slugged .351 (.614 OPS). Over the seasons Hernandez played, league hitters batted .259; the .226 career figure is 12.9% below that. In OPS terms, Hernandez's .614 stands 14.2% below the league's .716. No season topped the 50 hits of 1983. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .246 in 1983, did not top the league's .260.
Frequently Asked Questions about Leo Hernandez
- What years did Leo Hernandez play?
- Leo Hernandez played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1986.
- Was Leo Hernandez a pitcher?
- No. Leo Hernandez was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Leo Hernandez hit?
- Leo Hernandez hit 7 career home runs with 56 hits.
- What was Leo Hernandez's career batting average?
- Leo Hernandez batted .226 over his career, with 56 hits in 248 at bats.
- How many RBI did Leo Hernandez have?
- Leo Hernandez drove in 30 runs in his career.
- Is Leo Hernandez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Leo Hernandez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.