Rudy Hernandez
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1972)
Rudy Hernandez was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball in 1972 for the Chicago White Sox. In 8 career games, he hit .190 with 4 hits and 1 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 150 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1972-09-06
- Last Game
- 1972-10-04
Full name: Rodolfo Hernandez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .190 | .190 | .190 | .381 | 0 |
Career AVG .190 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.
Career OBP .190 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.
Career SLG .190 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 46.2% below league average.
Career OPS .381 vs. league average .664 across their career seasons — 42.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | CHA | AL | 8 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .190 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 8 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .190 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
| Away | 6 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .158 |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-10-04 | CHW | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-10-03 | CHW | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-10-02 | CHW | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-10-01 | CHW | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-09-30 | CHW | TEX | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-29 | CHW | TEX | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-08 | CHW | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-06 | CHW | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Rudy Hernandez
- Was Rudy Hernandez a pitcher?
- No. Rudy Hernandez was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Rudy Hernandez hit?
- Rudy Hernandez hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What was Rudy Hernandez's career batting average?
- Rudy Hernandez batted .190 over his career, with 4 hits in 21 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rudy Hernandez have?
- Rudy Hernandez drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Rudy Hernandez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rudy Hernandez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Rudy Hernandez play for?
- Rudy Hernandez played for the Chicago White Sox.