Ramon Hernandez
Born: 8/31/1940 in Carolina, P.R.
Died: 2/4/2009 in Carolina, P.R.
MLB Debut: 1967-04-11 | Final Game: 1977-07-27
Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Biography
Ramon Hernandez was a talented pitcher whose career spanned from 1967 to 1977. Born in 1940, Hernandez debuted in a competitive era of Major League Baseball, marked by a diverse range of pitching styles and a strong emphasis on strategy. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 23-15 and maintained an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.03. Known for his ability to control the game, Hernandez struck out 255 batters and secured 46 saves, showcasing his effectiveness both as a starter and a reliever.
Hernandez's playing style was characterized by a combination of precision and resilience, allowing him to thrive amidst the evolving dynamics of the game during the late 1960s and 1970s. His contributions on the mound were significant, as he played a pivotal role in his team's pitching rotations and was often called upon in critical situations. While he may not have been one of the most heralded pitchers of his time, his solid performances and consistent statistics earned him a respected place in baseball history. As a retired player, Ramon Hernandez left behind a legacy that reflects the skill and dedication required to succeed in the major leagues.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 15 | 337 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 430.3 | 399 | 145 | 23 | 135 | 255 | 3.03 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | ATL | NL | 0 | 2 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 51.7 | 60 | 24 | 14 | 28 | 4.18 | -442.3 |
| 1968 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 9.00 | - |
| 1971 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12.3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0.73 | 515.1 |
| 1972 | PIT | NL | 5 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 70.0 | 50 | 13 | 22 | 47 | 1.67 | 1028.3 |
| 1973 | PIT | NL | 4 | 5 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 89.7 | 71 | 24 | 25 | 64 | 2.41 | 2083.7 |
| 1974 | PIT | NL | 5 | 2 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 68.7 | 68 | 21 | 18 | 33 | 2.75 | 989.7 |
| 1975 | PIT | NL | 7 | 2 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 64.0 | 62 | 21 | 28 | 43 | 2.95 | 1872.1 |
| 1976 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | - |
| 1976 | PIT | NL | 2 | 2 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 43.0 | 42 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 3.56 | -456.3 |
| 1977 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.7 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5.68 | -452.0 |
| 1977 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.7 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 8.22 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 337 | 40 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 0.125 | 0.222 | 0.175 | 0.397 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | ATL | NL | 46 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | CHC | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | PIT | NL | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | PIT | NL | 53 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | PIT | NL | 59 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | PIT | NL | 58 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | PIT | NL | 46 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | CHC | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | PIT | NL | 37 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | BOS | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | CHC | NL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | NLCS | PIT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1974 | NLCS | PIT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1972 | NLCS | PIT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 8.3 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3.24 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | NLCS | PIT | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 |
| 1974 | NLCS | PIT | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 1972 | NLCS | PIT | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3.3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2.70 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 337 | 0 | 13 | 78 | 5 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | ATL | P | 46 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968 | CHN | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | PIT | P | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | PIT | P | 53 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | PIT | P | 59 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 1974 | PIT | P | 58 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | PIT | P | 46 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | CHN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | PIT | P | 37 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | BOS | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | CHN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 337 |