Runelvys Hernandez, baseball player, 2002-2008

Runelvys Hernandez

Born: 4/27/1978 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2002-07-15 | Final Game: 2008-07-21

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

Full name: Runelvys Antonio Hernandez

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Biography

Runelvys Hernandez was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1978, whose career spanned from 2002 to 2008. Known for his powerful arm and competitive spirit, Hernandez made his Major League debut with the Kansas City Royals, where he showcased his potential as a starting pitcher. Over his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 25-36 and achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 5.5. With a total of 246 strikeouts, Hernandez demonstrated his ability to miss bats and compete at a high level, particularly during a time when offensive production was a significant aspect of the game. Hernandez's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by a shift in pitching strategies and the increasing prominence of power hitters. Despite facing challenges and inconsistency on the mound, he contributed to his teams through a blend of resilience and skill. While he finished his career without any saves, his role as a starting pitcher was critical in providing innings for the pitching staff. After his retirement, Runelvys Hernandez left behind a legacy of determination and the spirit of a player who navigated the complexities of professional baseball during a dynamic era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
25 36 82 82 1 1 0 454.7 515 278 61 188 246 5.50 0

Career ERA 5.50 vs. league average 4.36 across their career seasons — 26.1% 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
2002 KCR AL 4 4 12 12 0 0 0 74.3 79 36 22 45 4.36 4.28 (-2%) -
2003 KCR AL 7 5 16 16 0 0 0 91.7 87 47 37 48 4.61 4.40 (-5%) -
2005 KCR AL 8 14 29 29 0 0 0 159.7 172 98 70 88 5.52 4.29 (-29%) -
2006 KCR AL 6 10 21 21 1 1 0 109.7 145 79 48 50 6.48 4.53 (-43%) -
2008 HOU NL 0 3 4 4 0 0 0 19.3 32 18 11 15 8.38 4.32 (-94%) -802.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
82 9 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.111 0.200 0.111 0.311 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 58.0% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 39.9% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 73.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.311 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 58.7% 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
2002 KCR AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 KCR AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 KCR AL 29 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 KCR AL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 HOU NL 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 82 82 28 55 5 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 KCA P 12 12 9 12 0 1
2003 KCA P 16 16 6 10 0 2
2005 KCA P 29 29 9 17 4 3
2006 KCA P 21 21 3 12 1 2
2008 HOU P 4 4 1 4 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 82

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 KCA AL $325,000
2004 KCA AL $305,500
2003 KCA AL $305,500
Total Career Earnings $936,000