Gorkys Hernandez, baseball player, 2012-2019

Gorkys Hernandez

Born: 9/7/1987 in Güiria, Sucre, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2012-05-21 | Final Game: 2019-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 196 lbs

Full name: Gorkys Gustavo Hernandez

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Biography

Gorkys Hernandez was a professional baseball player born in 1987. He made his Major League Baseball debut on May 21, 2012, and played until his retirement on September 29, 2019. During his career, Hernandez appeared in 394 games, primarily as an outfielder, where he showcased a blend of speed and defensive versatility. He recorded a total of 227 hits, including 20 home runs, and drove in 81 runs while achieving a batting average of .23. His ability to steal bases was notable, as he successfully swiped 29 bags throughout his time in the league. Hernandez played in an era characterized by an evolving approach to offense and defense in baseball, where speed and athleticism became increasingly valued. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions as a role player and his dedication to the game left a mark on the teams he represented. His journey through the major leagues, including stints with multiple teams, reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players navigating the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
394 988 122 227 44 8 20 81 29 79 253 0.230 0.292 0.351 0.643 -2057.9

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.643 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 12.8% 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
2012 PIT NL 25 24 2 2 0 0 0 2 2 1 5 0.083 — — — — 0.0
2012 MIA NL 45 132 16 28 2 3 3 11 5 12 37 0.212 .254 (-17%) .318 (-10%) .405 (-16%) .724 (-13%) 0.0
2015 PIT NL 8 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 SFG NL 26 54 7 14 5 0 2 4 0 3 11 0.259 .255 (+2%) .321 (-7%) .417 (+11%) .738 (+3%) 12.2
2017 SFG NL 128 310 40 79 20 1 0 22 12 31 73 0.255 .254 (avg) .324 (+1%) .425 (-24%) .750 (-13%) -748.9
2018 SFG NL 142 414 52 97 16 2 15 40 8 27 113 0.234 .247 (-6%) .318 (-10%) .409 (-4%) .727 (-7%) -674.8
2019 BOS AL 20 49 5 7 1 2 0 2 1 5 14 0.143 — — — — -351.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.167

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2016 NLDS1 SFN 3 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 338 239 603 11 9 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 PIT OF 21 2 23 0 0 0
2012 MIA OF 35 31 83 1 0 0
2015 PIT OF 6 1 1 0 0 0
2016 SFN OF 22 13 28 2 0 0
2017 SFN OF 113 78 184 4 2 0
2018 SFN OF 126 102 260 3 6 1
2019 BOS OF 15 12 24 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 120
Center Field 189
Right Field 50
Designated Hitter 2