Rudy Hernandez

Born: 12/10/1931 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.

Died: 11/23/2022 in Condado, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1960-07-03 | Final Game: 1961-05-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Rudolph Albert Hernandez

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Biography

Rudy Hernandez, born in 1931, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1960 to 1961. He made his mark in the major leagues during a time when the game was transitioning into a more offensive era, following the constraints of the deadball era. Throughout his brief tenure, Hernandez showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a career record of 4-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.12. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 26 strikeouts during his time in the league. Though Hernandez's career was relatively short, he contributed to his teams with a competitive spirit and a commitment to the game. His performance on the field reflected the challenges faced by pitchers during the early 1960s, a period characterized by the emergence of powerful hitters. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a pitcher was vital in the context of the games he played, leaving a lasting impact on those who witnessed his performances during his time in the major leagues.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	2	28	0	0	0	0	43.7	42	20	2	24	26	4.12	0

Career ERA 4.12 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — near 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
1960	WSN	AL	4	1	21	0	0	0	0	34.7	34	17	21	22	4.41	3.82 (-16%)	-
1961	WS2	AL	0	1	7	0	0	0	0	9.0	8	3	3	4	3.00	4.03 (+26%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
31	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.167	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 35.1% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 48.9% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 57.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 53.7% 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
1960	WSN	AL	24	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	WS2	AL	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	28	0	2	7	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1960	WS1	P	21	0	1	4	1	1
1961	WS2	P	7	0	1	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	28