Enzo Hernandez

Born: 2/12/1949 in Valle de Guanape, Anzoátegui, Venezuela

Died: 1/13/2013 in El Tigre, Anzoátegui, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1971-04-17 | Final Game: 1978-08-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Enzo Octavio Hernandez

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Biography

Enzo Hernandez was a professional baseball player born in 1949, who played in Major League Baseball from 1971 until his retirement on August 19, 1978. Primarily known for his versatility as a position player, Hernandez appeared in 714 games throughout his career. He accumulated 522 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact, although he finished with a batting average of .224. His offensive contributions included 2 home runs and 113 runs batted in, while he also displayed notable speed on the bases, stealing 129 bases during his tenure in the league. Hernandez played during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the shift from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. While he may not have been a household name, his role as a reliable utility player helped teams in various capacities, both offensively and defensively. His career, spanning just under eight seasons, reflected the dedication and resilience often found in players of his era. Despite not being among the league's leading hitters, Hernandez's contributions on the field were significant, particularly in the realm of base running, which remains a crucial aspect of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
714	2327	241	522	66	13	2	113	129	189	151	0.224	0.283	0.266	0.550	-8386.5

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career SLG .266 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.550 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 21.0% 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
1971	SDP	NL	143	549	58	122	9	3	0	12	21	54	34	0.222	.249 (-11%)	.316 (-7%)	.365 (-32%)	.682 (-20%)	-1927.4
1972	SDP	NL	114	329	33	64	11	2	1	15	24	22	25	0.195	.243 (-20%)	.310 (-22%)	.353 (-30%)	.664 (-26%)	-1579.3
1973	SDP	NL	70	247	26	55	2	1	0	9	15	17	14	0.223	.256 (-13%)	.325 (-16%)	.378 (-37%)	.703 (-27%)	-1148.3
1974	SDP	NL	147	512	55	119	19	2	0	34	37	38	36	0.232	.256 (-10%)	.324 (-12%)	.369 (-25%)	.693 (-19%)	-1877.2
1975	SDP	NL	116	344	37	75	12	2	0	19	20	26	25	0.218	.257 (-15%)	.327 (-16%)	.374 (-29%)	.701 (-23%)	-1516.2
1976	SDP	NL	113	340	31	87	13	3	1	24	12	32	16	0.256	.255 (avg)	.320 (avg)	.360 (-11%)	.681 (-6%)	-338.2
1977	SDP	NL	7	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	LAD	NL	4	3	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
OF	3	0	0	0	0	0
SS	683	644	1068	2080	119	381

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1971	SDN	SS	143	141	260	445	33	82
1972	SDN	OF	3	0	0	0	0	0
1972	SDN	SS	107	105	169	319	19	59
1973	SDN	SS	67	64	106	190	7	42
1974	SDN	SS	145	144	229	449	24	64
1975	SDN	SS	111	95	168	327	18	70
1976	SDN	SS	101	93	132	344	18	64
1977	SDN	SS	7	1	4	6	0	0
1978	LAN	SS	2	1	0	0	0	0