Roberto Hernandez
Born: 8/30/1980 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2006-04-15 | Final Game: 2016-08-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 270 lbs
Biography
Roberto Hernandez, born in 1980, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 until his retirement in 2016. Throughout his career, Hernandez became known for his competitive spirit and ability to generate strikeouts, finishing with a total of 833 strikeouts over the course of his tenure. He recorded a career win-loss record of 71-99 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.6. During his time in the league, he was recognized with one All-Star selection, highlighting his status as one of the more competent pitchers of his era.
Hernandez's career spanned a period marked by significant changes in baseball, including advancements in player conditioning and the increasing importance of analytics in evaluating pitching performance. While he may not have been among the elite pitchers of his time, his contributions to the teams he played for and his ability to take the mound in crucial situations underscored his value. With a lone save to his name, he primarily served as a starting pitcher, demonstrating resilience and a steady approach on the rubber. His legacy is remembered by fans and players alike, as he navigated the challenges of a highly competitive sport throughout his decade-long career.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 99 | 270 | 219 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1358.3 | 1412 | 695 | 147 | 505 | 833 | 4.60 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | CLE | AL | 1 | 10 | 38 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74.7 | 88 | 45 | 31 | 58 | 5.42 | -303.4 |
| 2007 | CLE | AL | 19 | 8 | 32 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 215.0 | 199 | 73 | 61 | 137 | 3.06 | 3007.4 |
| 2008 | CLE | AL | 8 | 7 | 22 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 120.7 | 126 | 73 | 70 | 58 | 5.44 | -1747.1 |
| 2009 | CLE | AL | 5 | 12 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 125.3 | 151 | 88 | 70 | 79 | 6.32 | -3346.8 |
| 2010 | CLE | AL | 13 | 14 | 33 | 33 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 210.3 | 203 | 88 | 72 | 124 | 3.77 | -143.7 |
| 2011 | CLE | AL | 7 | 15 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 188.7 | 205 | 110 | 60 | 109 | 5.25 | -3038.2 |
| 2012 | CLE | AL | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7.53 | -1173.8 |
| 2013 | TBR | AL | 6 | 13 | 32 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 151.0 | 164 | 82 | 38 | 113 | 4.89 | - |
| 2014 | LAD | NL | 2 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.7 | 48 | 23 | 18 | 30 | 4.74 | - |
| 2014 | PHI | NL | 6 | 8 | 23 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 121.0 | 108 | 52 | 55 | 75 | 3.87 | -2700.2 |
| 2015 | HOU | AL | 3 | 5 | 20 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84.7 | 90 | 41 | 26 | 42 | 4.36 | -1116.7 |
| 2016 | ATL | NL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 8.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | 73 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 0.055 | 0.068 | 0.055 | 0.122 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | CLE | AL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | CLE | AL | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | CLE | AL | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CLE | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | CLE | AL | 33 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | CLE | AL | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | CLE | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | TBR | AL | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | LAD | NL | 9 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | PHI | NL | 23 | 36 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.056 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | HOU | AL | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | ATL | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | ALDS2 | CLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2007 | ALCS | CLE | 2 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15.0 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 7.20 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | ALCS | CLE | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.0 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 16.50 |
| 2007 | ALDS2 | CLE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 270 | 219 | 115 | 209 | 6 | 24 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | CLE | P | 38 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | CLE | P | 32 | 32 | 23 | 39 | 2 | 5 |
| 2008 | CLE | P | 22 | 22 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 4 |
| 2009 | CLE | P | 24 | 24 | 10 | 19 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | CLE | P | 33 | 33 | 22 | 39 | 2 | 6 |
| 2011 | CLE | P | 32 | 32 | 9 | 29 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | CLE | P | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | TBA | P | 32 | 24 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | LAN | P | 9 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | PHI | P | 23 | 20 | 10 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | HOU | P | 20 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | ATL | P | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 270 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Pitcher of the Month | September |
| 2007 | Player of the Week | Week of 2007-09-15 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | HOU | AL | $2,650,000 |
| 2014 | PHI | NL | $4,500,000 |
| 2013 | TBA | AL | $3,250,000 |
| 2011 | CLE | AL | $6,287,500 |
| 2010 | CLE | AL | $5,087,500 |
| 2009 | CLE | AL | $2,937,500 |
| 2008 | CLE | AL | $457,800 |
| 2007 | CLE | AL | $387,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $25,557,800 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Cy Young Award | AL | 4th | 7.0 | 140 | 0 |
| 2007 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 23th | 1.0 | 392 | 0 |