Manny Hernandez
Born: 5/7/1961 in La Romana, La Romana, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1986-06-05 | Final Game: 1989-09-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: Manuel Antonio Hernandez
Biography
Manny Hernandez was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1989. Born in 1961, Hernandez made his debut during a period marked by a transition in the game, as teams began to embrace new offensive strategies and pitching techniques. Throughout his career, he appeared in a total of 9 games, finishing with a record of 2-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.47. Despite not achieving a high number of saves, he contributed to his teams with a total of 22 strikeouts, showcasing the potential of his pitching skills.
Hernandez's playing style reflected the dynamics of the late 1980s, an era characterized by an increasingly competitive landscape in baseball. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, his perseverance and dedication to the sport left a mark on the teams he represented. After concluding his career on September 16, 1989, Hernandez remained a part of baseball history, representing the challenges and triumphs faced by many players during this transformative period in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.3 | 58 | 25 | 3 | 17 | 22 | 4.47 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | HOU | NL | 2 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.7 | 33 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 3.90 | -270.5 |
| 1987 | HOU | NL | 0 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.7 | 25 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 5.40 | 598.2 |
| 1989 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | HOU | NL | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | HOU | NL | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 16 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | HOU | P | 9 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | HOU | P | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | NYN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 16 |