Ramon Hernandez
Born: 5/20/1976 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 1999-06-29 | Final Game: 2013-06-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Ramon Jose Hernandez
Biography
Ramon Hernandez, born in 1976, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1999 to 2013. Over his 14-year tenure, he appeared in 1,526 games, showcasing his skills as a reliable hitter and an effective run producer. Hernandez accumulated 1,345 hits, including 169 home runs, and drove in 757 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .263. Although he was not known for his speed on the bases, he managed to steal 9 bases during his time in the league.
Hernandez was selected as an All-Star once, highlighting his impact during his career. He played during a dynamic era in baseball, marked by both offensive power and the challenges of performance-enhancing controversies. His consistent performance and ability to contribute to his teams made him a respected figure among teammates and fans alike. As a player who carved out a successful career in the major leagues, Ramon Hernandez left a lasting legacy in the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1526 | 5105 | 580 | 1345 | 262 | 8 | 169 | 757 | 9 | 430 | 734 | 0.263 | 0.327 | 0.417 | 0.744 | -1452.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | OAK | AL | 40 | 136 | 13 | 38 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 1 | 18 | 11 | 0.279 | -29.3 |
| 2000 | OAK | AL | 143 | 419 | 52 | 101 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 62 | 1 | 38 | 64 | 0.241 | -1005.3 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | 136 | 453 | 55 | 115 | 25 | 0 | 15 | 60 | 1 | 37 | 68 | 0.254 | -446.3 |
| 2002 | OAK | AL | 136 | 403 | 51 | 94 | 20 | 0 | 7 | 42 | 0 | 43 | 64 | 0.233 | -1038.8 |
| 2003 | OAK | AL | 140 | 483 | 70 | 132 | 24 | 1 | 21 | 78 | 0 | 33 | 79 | 0.273 | 404.2 |
| 2004 | SDP | NL | 111 | 384 | 45 | 106 | 23 | 0 | 18 | 63 | 1 | 35 | 45 | 0.276 | 523.9 |
| 2005 | SDP | NL | 99 | 369 | 36 | 107 | 19 | 2 | 12 | 58 | 1 | 18 | 40 | 0.290 | 129.4 |
| 2006 | BAL | AL | 144 | 501 | 66 | 138 | 29 | 2 | 23 | 91 | 1 | 43 | 79 | 0.275 | 712.2 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 106 | 364 | 40 | 94 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 62 | 1 | 36 | 59 | 0.258 | -361.4 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 133 | 463 | 49 | 119 | 22 | 1 | 15 | 65 | 0 | 32 | 62 | 0.257 | -531.0 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 81 | 287 | 25 | 74 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 37 | 1 | 33 | 34 | 0.258 | -329.6 |
| 2010 | CIN | NL | 97 | 313 | 30 | 93 | 18 | 1 | 7 | 48 | 0 | 29 | 49 | 0.297 | 577.7 |
| 2011 | CIN | NL | 91 | 298 | 28 | 84 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 36 | 0 | 23 | 41 | 0.282 | 539.4 |
| 2012 | COL | NL | 52 | 184 | 16 | 40 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 0 | 6 | 32 | 0.217 | -601.1 |
| 2013 | LAD | NL | 17 | 48 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0.208 | 3.8 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 76 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 0.211 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | NLDS1 | CIN | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.143 |
| 2005 | NLDS1 | SDN | 3 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.455 |
| 2003 | ALDS2 | OAK | 4 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0.200 |
| 2002 | ALDS2 | OAK | 5 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.059 |
| 2001 | ALDS2 | OAK | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 |
| 2000 | ALDS1 | OAK | 5 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.375 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 47 | 30 | 289 | 12 | 5 | 33 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 1447 | 1354 | 9012 | 613 | 97 | 93 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | OAK | C | 40 | 39 | 274 | 19 | 6 | 5 |
| 2000 | OAK | C | 142 | 118 | 764 | 43 | 13 | 7 |
| 2001 | OAK | C | 135 | 127 | 907 | 70 | 11 | 15 |
| 2001 | OAK | 1B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | OAK | C | 135 | 125 | 788 | 58 | 7 | 12 |
| 2003 | OAK | C | 139 | 133 | 864 | 53 | 8 | 10 |
| 2004 | SDN | C | 108 | 106 | 753 | 35 | 6 | 7 |
| 2005 | SDN | C | 97 | 94 | 640 | 36 | 8 | 4 |
| 2006 | BAL | C | 135 | 126 | 793 | 69 | 13 | 5 |
| 2006 | BAL | 1B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | BAL | C | 104 | 97 | 636 | 44 | 7 | 4 |
| 2007 | BAL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | BAL | C | 127 | 119 | 714 | 45 | 9 | 8 |
| 2008 | BAL | 1B | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | CIN | C | 55 | 53 | 353 | 26 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | CIN | 1B | 30 | 26 | 238 | 12 | 4 | 30 |
| 2009 | CIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | CIN | C | 91 | 85 | 594 | 49 | 4 | 4 |
| 2010 | CIN | 1B | 5 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | CIN | C | 82 | 76 | 507 | 41 | 1 | 6 |
| 2011 | CIN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | COL | C | 46 | 45 | 336 | 17 | 2 | 4 |
| 2012 | COL | 1B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | LAN | C | 11 | 11 | 89 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | LAN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1447 |
| First Base | 47 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 9 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | COL | NL | $3,200,000 |
| 2013 | LAN | NL | $6,000,000 |
| 2012 | COL | NL | $3,200,000 |
| 2011 | CIN | NL | $2,947,318 |
| 2010 | CIN | NL | $3,868,376 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | $8,500,000 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | $7,500,000 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | $6,500,000 |
| 2006 | BAL | AL | $4,000,000 |
| 2005 | SDN | NL | $4,312,500 |
| 2004 | SDN | NL | $2,937,500 |
| 2003 | OAK | AL | $1,887,500 |
| 2002 | OAK | AL | $497,500 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | $245,000 |
| 2000 | OAK | AL | $211,000 |
| 1999 | OAK | AL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $56,006,694 | ||