Lorencito Fernandez

Born: 6/23/1939 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

Died: 11/30/2020 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-04-20 | Final Game: 1968-09-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Lorenzo Marto Fernandez

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Biography

Lorencito Fernandez was a professional baseball player born in 1939, who played as a position player during a brief career that spanned from 1968 to 1968. He made his Major League debut on April 20, 1968, and concluded his playing days on September 15 of the same year. Although he only appeared in 24 games, his journey through the sport reflects the challenges faced by many players during the late 1960s, a time when the game was transitioning into a new era marked by increasing specialization and the blossoming of power hitters. Throughout his time in the league, Fernandez recorded 2 hits in 18 at-bats, giving him a batting average of 0.111. He did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, and he finished his career without any stolen bases. Despite these modest statistics, Fernandez's presence on the field during a transformative period in baseball history contributed to the rich tapestry of the game's narrative. His brief stint in the Major Leagues serves as a reminder of the many players who aspire to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball, highlighting the competitive nature of the sport and the fleeting opportunities that often define a player's career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
24	18	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.111	0.158	0.111	0.269	0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .237 across their career seasons — 53.1% below league average.

Career OBP .158 vs. league average .299 across their career seasons — 47.1% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 67.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.269 vs. league average 0.639 across their career seasons — 57.9% 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
1968	BAL	AL	24	18	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	4	0	1	2	0	0
SS	7	2	5	7	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1968	BAL	2B	4	0	1	2	0	0
1968	BAL	SS	7	2	5	7	1	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	4
Shortstop	7