Evelio Hernandez

Born: 12/24/1930 in Guanabacoa, La Habana, Cuba

Died: 12/18/2015 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-09-12 | Final Game: 1957-06-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Gregorio Evelio Hernandez

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Biography

Evelio Hernandez was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the late 1950s. Born in 1930, Hernandez made his debut on September 12, 1956, and had a brief career that concluded on June 23, 1957. Over this period, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-1 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.45. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Hernandez struck out a total of 24 batters throughout his career, although he did not register any saves. Hernandez's time in the majors occurred during an era characterized by a transition in the game, as baseball was evolving through the post-war period and into the modern age of athletics. While his career was relatively short, his contributions as a pitcher during this time reflect the challenges and dynamics faced by many players of his era. Despite limited opportunities, Hernandez's journey through baseball remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	18	6	1	0	0	58.7	62	29	4	28	24	4.45	0

Career ERA 4.45 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 14.1% worse than 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
1956	WSN	AL	1	1	4	4	1	0	0	22.7	24	12	8	9	4.76	3.96 (-20%)	-
1957	WSN	AL	0	0	14	2	0	0	0	36.0	38	17	20	15	4.25	3.83 (-11%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
18	17	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.118	0.167	0.118	0.284	0.0

Career AVG .118 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 54.4% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 49.1% below league average.

Career SLG .118 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 70.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.284 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 60.6% 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
1956	WSN	AL	4	11	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	WSN	AL	14	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	18	6	3	6	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1956	WS1	P	4	4	1	3	0	0
1957	WS1	P	14	2	2	3	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	18