Junior Fernandez, baseball player, 2019-2022

Junior Fernandez

Born: 3/2/1997 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2019-08-11 | Final Game: 2022-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Junior Fabio Fernandez

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Biography

Junior Fernandez was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2019 to 2022. Born in 1997, he made his debut on August 11, 2019, and concluded his career on October 5, 2022. Throughout his time in the league, Fernandez showcased his talent on the mound, compiling a career record of 1-1 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.17. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 47 strikeouts during his career, although he did not secure any saves. Fernandez's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and versatility, contributing both as a reliever and an occasional starter. He faced the challenges of pitching in a league that was increasingly dominated by powerful hitters, adapting his approach to remain effective. His career unfolded during a transformative era for baseball, marked by significant changes in player performance dynamics and pitching strategies. Despite a relatively brief career, Junior Fernandez left an imprint as a player who navigated the complexities of modern baseball, demonstrating resilience and skill on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 1 50 0 0 0 0 54.0 58 31 8 35 47 5.17 0

Career ERA 5.17 vs. league average 4.27 across their career seasons — 21.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2019 STL NL 0 1 13 0 0 0 0 11.7 9 7 6 16 5.40 4.51 (-20%) -
2020 STL NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.0 6 6 2 2 18.00 — -
2021 STL NL 1 0 18 0 0 0 0 20.7 25 13 15 15 5.66 4.27 (-33%) -
2022 STL NL 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 15.3 17 5 8 12 2.93 3.97 (+26%) -
2022 PIT NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.3 1 0 4 2 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
50 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2019 STL NL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2020 STL NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 STL NL 18 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2022 STL NL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2022 PIT NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 50 0 0 4 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2019 SLN P 13 0 0 0 1 0
2020 SLN P 3 0 0 1 0 0
2021 SLN P 18 0 0 2 0 0
2022 SLN P 13 0 0 1 0 0
2022 PIT P 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 50