Win–loss record 25–35 Role Baseball pitcher Salary 2 million USD (2014) Name David Hernandez Spouse Rachel Hernandez | Strikeouts 414 Weight 104 kg Earned run average 4.15 Height 1.91 m Education Cosumnes River College | |
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Current team Philadelphia Phillies (Pitcher) Profiles | ||
David hernandez pitching vs dickinson hs jv squad
David Jose Hernandez (born May 13, 1985) is an American professional baseball relief pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, and Los Angeles Angels. He attended Cosumnes River College.
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- David hernandez pitching vs dickinson hs jv squad
- Baltimore Orioles
- Arizona Diamondbacks
- Philadelphia Phillies
- San Francisco Giants
- Atlanta Braves
- Los Angeles Angels
- Return to Arizona
- International career
- References
Baltimore Orioles
Hernandez, who is of Mexican-American descent, was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 16th round, 483rd overall pick, of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft. Hernandez made his debut against the Detroit Tigers on May 28, 2009. He went 5 2⁄3 innings. He gave up five hits, allowed four walks, and only one earned run while striking out three.
Hernandez throws a 95 mph fastball, a 78 mph slider, and an 84 mph changeup. He is known for his high strikeout rate, which improved at every level in the minors, from 9.54 K/9 in A to 12.46 K/9 in AAA. He is a flyball pitcher – 45% of balls in play are flyballs, with only 38% of them staying on the ground.
Arizona Diamondbacks
On December 6, 2010 he was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks (along with Kam Mickolio) for Mark Reynolds and a player to be named later (John Hester).
Hernandez missed the 2014 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Philadelphia Phillies
On December 9, 2015 Hernandez signed with the Philadelphia Phillies.
San Francisco Giants
On February 14, 2017, Hernandez signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.
Atlanta Braves
On March 26, 2017, the Atlanta Braves signed Hernandez to a minor league contract.
Los Angeles Angels
On April 24, 2017, the Braves traded Hernandez to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. He pitched in 38 games for the Angels and pitched 36 and third innings, had 37 strikeouts, and finished with a 2.23 ERA before being traded to the Diamondbacks on July 31.
Return to Arizona
On July 31, 2017, Hernandez was traded to the Diamondbacks for Luis Madero.
International career
Hernandez attempted to join Team Mexico in the 2013 World Baseball Classic, but was not able to put together the proper documentation in time. After an injury to Chris Perez, Hernandez was asked to join Team USA.