Jesus Hernaiz

Born: 1/8/1945 in Santurce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1974-06-14 | Final Game: 1974-09-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Jesus Rafael Hernaiz

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Biography

Jesus Hernaiz was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief period in the mid-1970s. Born in 1945, he made his Major League Baseball debut on April 6, 1974, showcasing his skills on the mound until his final game on September 13 of the same year. During his time in the league, Hernaiz played for the major league team, contributing to the pitching staff with a record of 2-3. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 5.88, reflecting the challenges he faced in a competitive era of baseball. Hernaiz recorded a total of 16 strikeouts and secured 1 save during his career, demonstrating his ability to generate outs and contribute to his team's efforts. Although his time in the majors was short, he remains a part of baseball history as a player who participated in the dynamic landscape of the 1970s, a decade that was marked by the emergence of new pitching techniques and the evolution of offensive strategies in the game. His contributions, though limited in volume, highlight the diverse tapestry of players who have graced the diamond, each adding their unique story to the sport's rich heritage.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	3	27	0	0	0	1	41.3	53	27	6	25	16	5.88	0

Career ERA 5.88 vs. league average 3.63 across their career seasons — 62.1% 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
1974	PHI	NL	2	3	27	0	0	0	1	41.3	53	27	25	16	5.88	3.63 (-62%)	-1957.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
27	2	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 .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.693 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
1974	PHI	NL	27	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	27	0	4	6	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1974	PHI	P	27	0	4	6	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	27