Alex Hernandez

Born: 5/28/1977 in San Juan, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2000-09-01 | Final Game: 2001-08-10

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Alexander Hernandez

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Alex Hernandez, born in 1977, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 2000 to 2001. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 27 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a utility player. Hernandez recorded a total of 13 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 5 runs, with a batting average of .183. He also contributed with 1 stolen base during his brief tenure in Major League Baseball. Hernandez's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitters and an increasing emphasis on offensive production. Although his time in the major leagues was limited, his determination and versatility on the field were notable. While he may not have achieved the statistical milestones of some contemporaries, Hernandez's journey through the sport reflects the challenges faced by many players striving to make an impact during the early 2000s. After his departure from the game, he returned to a life beyond the diamond, but his contributions remain a part of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
27	71	4	13	3	0	1	5	1	0	15	0.183	0.183	0.268	0.451	-393.4

Career AVG .183 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.

Career OBP .183 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.

Career SLG .268 vs. league average .432 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.451 vs. league average 0.771 across their career seasons — 41.5% 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
2000	PIT	NL	20	60	4	12	3	0	1	5	1	0	13	0.200	.270 (-26%)	.344 (-42%)	.437 (-31%)	.782 (-36%)	-393.4
2001	PIT	NL	7	11	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	14	11	127	3	1	15
OF	9	3	7	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2000	PIT	1B	12	11	123	3	1	14
2000	PIT	OF	5	1	4	1	0	0
2001	PIT	1B	2	0	4	0	0	1
2001	PIT	OF	4	2	3	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	14
Left Field	3
Right Field	6

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2001	PIT	NL	$205,000
Total Career Earnings			$205,000