Rudy Hernandez, baseball player, 1972-1972

Rudy Hernandez

Born: 10/18/1951 in Empalme, Sonora, México

MLB Debut: 1972-09-06 | Final Game: 1972-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Rodolfo Hernandez

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Biography

Rudy Hernandez, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1972 to 1972. Primarily serving as a position player, Hernandez made an impact in the Major Leagues during a time characterized by a transition in baseball styles, moving away from the deadball era and embracing a more offensive-minded approach. His playing tenure coincided with a significant shift in the game, although he only appeared in 8 games throughout his career. Hernandez recorded a total of 4 hits with a batting average of .19, reflecting the challenges he faced at the plate during his time in the league. He contributed 1 run batted in, but did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Despite the brevity of his career and limited statistics, Hernandez's journey in baseball serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to make their mark in the sport, navigating the complexities of competition at the highest level. His legacy, while understated in numbers, is part of the broader narrative of baseball in the early 1970s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 21 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.190 0.190 0.190 0.381 0.0

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career OBP .190 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Career SLG .190 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 46.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.381 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — 42.7% 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
1972 CHW AL 8 21 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.190 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 6 6 10 16 0 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1972 CHA SS 6 6 10 16 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 6