Batting Average .186 Name Gorkys Hernandez Career start 2005 Hits 30 Bats Right-handed | Home runs 3 Height 1.83 m Salary 277,322 USD (2015) Runs batted in 13 Weight 86 kg | |
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Current team Indianapolis Indians (#14 / Outfielder) | ||
Gorkys Hernandez - SF Giants Outfielder
Gorkys Gustavo Hernández Lugo (born September 7, 1987) is a Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has also played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins.
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- Gorkys Hernandez SF Giants Outfielder
- Pittsburgh Pirates Outfielder Gorkys Hernandez Compares Baseball in Indianapolis and Venezuela
- Detroit Tigers
- Atlanta Braves
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Miami Marlins
- Kansas City Royals
- Chicago White Sox
- Return to the Pirates
- San Francisco Giants
- Awards and honors
- References
Pittsburgh Pirates Outfielder Gorkys Hernandez Compares Baseball in Indianapolis and Venezuela
Detroit Tigers
Hernandez signed with the Detroit Tigers in April 2005. In 2007, as a member of the West Michigan Whitecaps, he was named a Midwest League Mid-Season and Post-Season All-Star, was named Midwest League MVP, and competed in the All-Star Futures Game for the World Team. On October 29, 2007, Hernández was traded by the Detroit Tigers along with pitcher Jair Jurrjens to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for shortstop Édgar Rentería.
Atlanta Braves
Hernández was listed as the fifth-best prospect in the Atlanta Braves organization by Baseball America. before the 2008 season. On June 3, 2009, the Braves traded Hernández along with Charlie Morton and Jeff Locke to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Nate McLouth.
Pittsburgh Pirates
On May 18, 2012, he was called up to the big league club. He made his major league debut on May 21, and struck out as a pinch hitter. On May 27, he got his first major league hit, a 2-run single off Chicago Cubs pitcher Michael Bowden.
Miami Marlins
On July 31, 2012, the Pirates traded Hernández and a 2013 draft pick to the Miami Marlins for Gaby Sánchez and Kyle Kaminska.
Kansas City Royals
On July 23, 2013, the Marlins traded Hernández to the Kansas City Royals for Alex McClure. Hernández was assigned to the Omaha Storm Chasers, the Royals' Triple-A affiliate.
On November 23, 2013 Hernandez re-signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals.
Chicago White Sox
On April 10, 2014, Hernández was traded to the Chicago White Sox for cash considerations and assigned to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights. He was released on June 11, 2014.
Return to the Pirates
Hernández rejoined the Pirates on December 1, 2014, agreeing to a minor league deal that included an invitation to spring training. On June 28, 2015, Gorkys Hernández was called up to the majors and started in right field.
San Francisco Giants
In 2016, Hernández agreed to a minor league deal with the Giants. The Giants promoted him to the major leagues on August 23 to replace the injured Gregor Blanco.