Leo Hernandez

Born: 11/6/1959 in Santa Lucia, Miranda, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1982-09-19 | Final Game: 1986-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Leonardo Jesus Hernandez

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Biography

Leo Hernandez, born in 1959, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1982 to 1986. As a position player, he appeared in a total of 85 games, showcasing his talents primarily in the outfield and infield. Over the course of his career, Hernandez recorded 56 hits, including 7 home runs and 30 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of .226. He also contributed with 1 stolen base, demonstrating a modest ability to create opportunities on the base paths. Hernandez's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the power-hitting era of the late 1970s and early 1980s to the more dynamic styles of play that would soon emerge. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the elite of his time, Hernandez's versatility and dedication to the game marked him as a reliable teammate. His contributions to his teams during the mid-1980s helped pave the way for the next generation of players, reflecting the evolving nature of baseball during that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
85	248	23	56	8	1	7	30	1	13	33	0.226	0.263	0.351	0.614	-296.3

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OBP .263 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.614 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 14.2% 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
1982	BAL	AL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	BAL	AL	64	203	21	50	6	1	6	26	1	12	19	0.246	.260 (-6%)	.324 (-12%)	.389 (-4%)	.714 (-7%)	-296.3
1985	BAL	AL	12	21	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.048	—	—	—	—	0.0
1986	NYY	AL	7	22	2	5	2	0	1	4	0	1	8	0.227	—	—	—	—	0.0