Toby Hernandez

Born: 11/30/1958 in Calabozo, Guárico, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1984-06-22 | Final Game: 1984-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Tobias Rafael Hernandez

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Biography

Toby Hernandez was a professional baseball player born in 1958, who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1984 season. His career spanned from June 22 to September 18 of that year, during which he played a total of three games. As a position player, Hernandez showcased his talents at the highest level, achieving a batting average of 0.5, which is an impressive figure given the limited number of at-bats he had in his short stint. He recorded one hit throughout his career, although he did not register any home runs or RBIs, nor did he attempt any stolen bases. While Hernandez's time in the major leagues was brief, his journey to the big leagues reflects the challenges and aspirations faced by many players during the era. The 1980s were a transformative period in baseball, marked by increasing player salaries and a growing emphasis on athleticism and power. Even though his career numbers may not reflect a long-lasting impact, Hernandez's experience in the majors demonstrates the dedication and perseverance required to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +92.4% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +54.9% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — +30.0% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — +41.3% above 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
1984	TOR	AL	3	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	3	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1984	TOR	C	3	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	3