Rudy Hernandez
Born: 12/10/1931 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.
Died: 11/23/2022 in Condado, P.R.
MLB Debut: 1960-07-03 | Final Game: 1961-05-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Rudolph Albert Hernandez
Biography
Rudy Hernandez, born in 1931, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1960 to 1961. He made his mark in the major leagues during a time when the game was transitioning into a more offensive era, following the constraints of the deadball era. Throughout his brief tenure, Hernandez showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a career record of 4-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.12. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 26 strikeouts during his time in the league.
Though Hernandez's career was relatively short, he contributed to his teams with a competitive spirit and a commitment to the game. His performance on the field reflected the challenges faced by pitchers during the early 1960s, a period characterized by the emergence of powerful hitters. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a pitcher was vital in the context of the games he played, leaving a lasting impact on those who witnessed his performances during his time in the major leagues.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.7 | 42 | 20 | 2 | 24 | 26 | 4.12 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | WSN | AL | 4 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.7 | 34 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 4.41 | - |
| 1961 | WS2 | AL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | WSN | AL | 24 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | WS2 | AL | 7 | 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 | 28 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | WS1 | P | 21 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | WS2 | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 28 |