Chico Hernandez

Born: 1/3/1916 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

Died: 1/3/1986 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

MLB Debut: 1942-04-16 | Final Game: 1943-07-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Salvador Jose Hernandez

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Biography

Chico Hernandez, born in 1916, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the early 1940s. He played as a position player from April 16, 1942, until July 28, 1943, amassing a total of 90 games in his career. Known for his versatility on the field, Hernandez contributed to his teams with a batting average of .250, recording 61 hits and driving in 16 runs, though he did not hit any home runs during his time in the league. His style of play reflected the transitional era of baseball as the sport began to embrace a more aggressive and strategic approach, coinciding with the backdrop of World War II. During his brief career, Hernandez showcased his skills at the plate and demonstrated a solid understanding of the game. While he did not excel in stolen bases, his overall contributions were integral to the teams he played for during a time when many players were serving in the military. Although his Major League tenure was short-lived, Chico Hernandez remains a part of baseball history, representing the era's unique challenges and the spirit of competition that characterized the game during the early 1940s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
90	244	16	61	9	0	0	16	0	20	22	0.250	0.309	0.287	0.596	-423.7

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .287 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.596 vs. league average 0.672 across their career seasons — 11.3% 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
1942	CHC	NL	47	118	6	27	5	0	0	7	0	11	13	0.229	.253 (-10%)	.323 (-9%)	.349 (-22%)	.672 (-16%)	-297.3
1943	CHC	NL	43	126	10	34	4	0	0	9	0	9	9	0.270	.255 (+5%)	.324 (avg)	.346 (-13%)	.671 (-7%)	-126.4