Carlos Hernandez, baseball player, 2001-2004

Carlos Hernandez

Born: 4/22/1980 in Guacara, Carabobo, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2001-08-18 | Final Game: 2004-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Carlos Enrique Hernandez

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Biography

Carlos Hernandez, born in 1980, was a right-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2004. He made his debut with the Houston Astros and later played for the team until his retirement in 2008. Over the course of his career, Hernandez compiled a record of 9-8 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.54, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite facing challenges in a league known for its fierce competition and evolving offensive strategies during the early 2000s. Hernandez's playing style was characterized by his solid pitch repertoire and resilience on the mound, contributing a total of 136 strikeouts throughout his career. While he did not record any saves, his role as a starting pitcher allowed him to impact games deeply and provide valuable innings for his teams. Hernandez's tenure in the league coincided with a shift in baseball, as teams increasingly relied on specialized pitchers and advanced analytics to enhance performance. His journey through the major leagues reflects the perseverance and determination that many players exhibit while striving for success in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 8 35 33 0 0 0 170.7 173 86 23 91 136 4.54 0

Career ERA 4.54 vs. league average 4.39 across their career seasons — near 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
2001 HOU NL 1 0 3 3 0 0 0 17.7 11 2 7 17 1.02 4.42 (+77%) 606.6
2002 HOU NL 7 5 23 21 0 0 0 111.0 112 54 61 93 4.38 4.28 (-2%) -74.8
2004 HOU NL 1 3 9 9 0 0 0 42.0 50 30 23 26 6.43 4.46 (-44%) -2913.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
37 52 3 8 0 0 0 2 0 2 17 0.154 0.185 0.154 0.339 0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 41.7% below league average.

Career OBP .185 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 44.4% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 63.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.339 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 55.2% 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
2001 HOU NL 3 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2002 HOU NL 25 35 3 6 0 0 0 1 0 2 11 0.171 — — — — 0.0
2004 HOU NL 9 12 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.083 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 35 33 12 30 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 HOU P 3 3 1 2 0 1
2002 HOU P 23 21 7 22 0 1
2004 HOU P 9 9 4 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 35

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2003 HOU NL $310,000
2002 HOU NL $210,000
Total Career Earnings $520,000