Darwinzon Hernández

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Darwinzon Hernández
Boston Red Sox – No. 63
Pitcher
Born: (1996-12-17) December 17, 1996 (age 27)
Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
April 23, 2019, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
(through September 22, 2019)
Win–loss record0–1
Earned run average4.45
Strikeouts57
Teams

Darwinzon David Hernández Afanador[1] (born December 17, 1996) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Listed at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) and 245 pounds (111 kg), he bats and throws left-handed.

Career

Hernández signed with the Boston Red Sox as an international free agent in August 2013.[2][3] He made his professional debut in 2014 with the Dominican Summer League Red Sox, appearing in 14 games while compiling a record of 1–1 with a 2.89 ERA. In 2015, he again played for the DSL Red Sox, compiling a 6–1 record with 1.10 ERA in 16 appearances. Playing for the Class A Short Season Lowell Spinners in 2016, he had a 3–5 record in 14 games, with a 4.10 ERA. In 2017, Hernández played for the Single-A Greenville Drive, appearing in 23 games while compiling a 4–5 record with a 4.01 ERA.

In 2018, Hernández pitched for the Class A-Advanced Salem Red Sox and Double-A Portland Sea Dogs,[4] appearing in a total of 28 games while compiling a 9–5 record with 3.35 ERA. After the season, he played in the Arizona Fall League.[5] The Red Sox added Hernández to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.[6]

In 2019, Hernández had a 0.82 ERA with the Red Sox in spring training, second only to Chris Sale, and was optioned to Double-A Portland prior to Opening Day.[7] On April 23, Hernández was added to Boston's major league active roster for the first time, as the 26th man for the second game of a doubleheader.[8] He made his MLB debut that day,[9] pitching 2+1⁄3 scoreless innings against the Detroit Tigers while striking out four; he was optioned back to Portland following the game.[10] Hernández was briefly recalled to Boston in late May but did not make an appearance.[11] On June 10, the Red Sox announced that Hernández would be recalled to make his first MLB start on June 11, against the Texas Rangers.[12] In that start, Hernández struck out the first four batters he faced, but issued five walks in three innings, while allowing four runs on three hits and taking the loss.[13] He was optioned back to Portland the next day.[14] On June 15, Hernández was promoted to the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox,[15] and he was recalled to Boston on July 16.[16] In 29 games (one start) with the 2019 Red Sox, Hernández compiled an 0–1 record with 4.45 ERA and 57 strikeouts in 30+1⁄3 innings.

On July 4, 2020, it was announced that Hernández had tested positive for COVID-19.[17]

References

  1. ^ "Boston Red Sox Media Guide" (PDF). 2019. p. 122. Retrieved April 29, 2019 – via pressbox.athletics.com.
  2. ^ Speier, Alex. "Red Sox prospect Darwinzon Hernandez makes his pitch for the fast track". The Boston Globe. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
  3. ^ Gilberto, Gerard. "Hernandez brilliant again for Salem". MiLB.com. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
  4. ^ Speier, Alex. "Red Sox promote top pitching prospect Darwinzon Hernandez to Double A". The Boston Globe. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
  5. ^ Collins, Matt (October 15, 2018). "AFL Roundup: Darwinzon Hernandez is dominating". overthemonster.com. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  6. ^ Cotillo, Chris (November 20, 2018). "Boston Red Sox roster moves: Michael Chavis, Travis Lakins among six added to 40-man roster; William Cuevas, Austin Maddox cut". masslive.com.
  7. ^ Mastrodonato, Jason (March 23, 2019). "Surprises in Red Sox bullpen after roster cuts". Boston Herald. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
  8. ^ @PeteAbe (April 23, 2019). "Darwinzon Hernandez the 26th man" (Tweet). Retrieved April 23, 2019 – via Twitter.
  9. ^ @IanMBrowne (April 24, 2019). "Here comes big Darwinzon Hernandez making his MLB debut. Number 63 in your program" (Tweet). Retrieved April 23, 2019 – via Twitter.
  10. ^ @ChrisCotillo (April 24, 2019). "Darwinzon Hernandez sent back to Portland as expected" (Tweet). Retrieved April 24, 2019 – via Twitter.
  11. ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. May 2019. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
  12. ^ @SmittyOnMLB (June 11, 2019). "Darwinzon Hernandez to start for the Red Sox on Tuesday" (Tweet). Retrieved June 10, 2019 – via Twitter.
  13. ^ "Rangers vs. Red Sox – Box Score". ESPN. June 11, 2019. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
  14. ^ @RedSox (June 12, 2019). "LHP Bobby Poyner was optioned to Pawtucket & LHP Darwinzon Hernandez was optioned to Double-A Portland" (Tweet). Retrieved June 12, 2019 – via Twitter.
  15. ^ "Darwinzon Hernandez". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  16. ^ @PeteAbe (July 16, 2019). "#RedSox optioned Ryan Brasier back to AAA and recalled Darwinzon Hernandez" (Tweet). Retrieved July 16, 2019 – via Twitter.
  17. ^ West, Jenna. "Twins, Red Sox Among Positive COVID-19 Cases". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2020-07-04.

Further reading

External links

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