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José Hernández
Los Angeles Dodgers
Pitcher
Born: (1997-12-31) December 31, 1997 (age 26)
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
April 1, 2023, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
(through May 23, 2024)
Win–loss record2–4
Earned run average4.82
Strikeouts66
Teams

José Ernesto Hernández (born December 31, 1997) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Early life[edit]

Hernández is from Puerto Plata, where he grew up playing baseball and basketball.[1]

Career[edit]

Los Angeles Dodgers[edit]

On May 12, 2016, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Hernández as an international free agent.[2] He made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Dodgers.[3] Returning to the DSL Dodgers in 2017, he recorded a 6–2 record and 2.52 ERA with 55 strikeouts in 64+1⁄3 innings pitched across 15 appearances (14 starts).[3] For the 2018 season, he played with the rookie-level Arizona League Dodgers, registering a 2–1 record and 2.96 ERA with 38 strikeouts in 27+1⁄3 innings pitched over 15 games.[4]

After missing the 2019 season because of injury, Hernández did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] In his return season, he made 32 appearances split between the Single-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and High-A Great Lakes Loons, posting a 3–2 record and 4.37 ERA with 61 strikeouts in 45+1⁄3 innings pitched.[3] In 2022, Hernández played High-A Great Lakes and the Double-A Tulsa Drillers, accumulating a 4–4 record and 3.32 ERA with 69 strikeouts and eight saves in 59+2⁄3 innings pitched.[3]

Pittsburgh Pirates[edit]

On December 7, 2022, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Hernández from the Dodgers in the Rule 5 draft.[2] He made the Pirates’ Opening Day roster out of spring training in 2023[6] and made his debut with one scoreless inning of relief on April 1 against the Cincinnati Reds.[7] His first MLB strikeout was of Christian Arroyo of the Boston Red Sox on April 4.[8] In 50 relief outings during his rookie campaign, Hernández recorded a 4.97 ERA with 62 strikeouts across 50+2⁄3 innings pitched.[9]

Hernandez was optioned to the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians prior to the 2024 season, but made the Opening Day roster after pitcher Roansy Contreras was placed on the MLB paternity list.[10] In his first appearance of the season, Hernandez pitched a scoreless 12th inning to notch his first career save in a against the Miami Marlins.[11] In seven games for the Pirates, he recorded a 3.38 ERA with four strikeouts across 5+1⁄3 innings pitched. On June 11, he was designated for assignment.[12]

Los Angeles Dodgers (second stint)[edit]

On June 13, 2024, Hernández was traded back to the Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations.[13]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Rule 5 pick Jose Hernandez, potentially Pirates' lone lefty with Jarlin Garcia out, embracing opportunity". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  2. ^ a b Gorman, Kevin (December 7, 2022). "Pirates select LHP Jose Hernandez from Dodgers, lose C/OF Blake Sabol in Rule 5 Draft". TribLIVE.com.
  3. ^ a b c d "Jose Hernandez Minor & Winter League Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  4. ^ "Los Angeles Dodgers Top 51 Prospects". blogs.fangraphs.com. May 6, 2022. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  5. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  6. ^ "Dodgers Rule 5 Draft Losses Gus Varland, Ryan Noda, & Jose Hernandez Make Opening Day Rosters". yardbarker.com. March 31, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  7. ^ "Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds Box Score: April 1, 2023". Baseball Reference. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  8. ^ "Pittsburgh Pirates vs Boston Red Sox Box Score: April 4, 2023". Baseball Reference. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  9. ^ "Jose Hernandez Statistics & History". Baseball Reference. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  10. ^ "Pirates' Roansy Contreras: Goes on paternity list". CBSSports.com. March 28, 2024. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  11. ^ "Pirates' Jose Hernandez: Surprises with first career save". CBSSports.com. March 29, 2024. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  12. ^ "Pirates Claim Dennis Santana, Designate Jose Hernandez". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  13. ^ "Dodgers Acquire Jose Hernandez From Pirates". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 13, 2024.

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