Cesar Hernandez

Born: 9/28/1966 in Yamasa, Monte Plata, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1992-07-19 | Final Game: 1993-05-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Cesar Dario Hernandez

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Biography

Cesar Hernandez, born in 1966, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1993. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 61 games, where he recorded 16 hits and achieved a batting average of .213. Known for his speed on the basepaths, Hernandez contributed 4 stolen bases and drove in 5 runs, showcasing his ability to create scoring opportunities despite not hitting any home runs during his tenure. Hernandez's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the aftermath of the players' strike in 1994 and the subsequent rise in offensive production in the years that followed. While he may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, his presence in the game during this era reflects the depth of talent that characterized MLB rosters in the early 1990s. Though his time in the spotlight was limited, Cesar Hernandez remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
61	75	9	16	4	0	0	5	4	1	18	0.213	0.224	0.267	0.490	-102.9

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career OBP .224 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 31.7% below league average.

Career SLG .267 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.490 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 31.7% 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
1992	CIN	NL	34	51	6	14	4	0	0	4	3	0	10	0.275	.255 (+7%)	.322 (-15%)	.377 (-6%)	.699 (-10%)	-102.9
1993	CIN	NL	27	24	3	2	0	0	0	1	1	1	8	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	41	8	48	4	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1992	CIN	OF	18	5	18	2	1	1
1993	CIN	OF	23	3	30	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	29
Center Field	13
Right Field	1

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1993	CIN	NL	$120,000
Total Career Earnings			$120,000