Yonny Hernández (baseball)

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Yonny Hernández
Milwaukee Brewers
Infielder
Born: (1998-05-04) May 4, 1998 (age 25)
Maturín, Venezuela
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 5, 2021, for the Texas Rangers
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Batting average.190
Home runs0
Runs batted in10
Teams

Yonny José Hernández (born May 4, 1998) is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder in the Milwaukee Brewers organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers.

Professional career

Texas Rangers

Hernández signed with the

Venezuelan Winter League in the 2017 offseason.[3]

Hernández split the 2018 season between Frisco and the

Triple-A West,[6][7] hitting .250/.424/.323/.747 with 1 home run, 13 RBIs, and 21 stolen bases.[8] On August 5, Texas selected his contract and promoted him to the active roster to make his major league debut.[9][10] He recorded his first career hit on August 6, a single off Chris Bassitt.[11] Over 43 games for Texas in 2021, he hit .217/.315/.252/.567 with six RBIs and 11 stolen bases.[12]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On April 7, 2022, Hernández was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Jeferson Espinal.[13] He spent most of the season on optional assignment with the Triple–A Reno Aces. In 12 games for Arizona, Hernández went 2–for–24 (.083) with 2 walks.[14]

Los Angeles Dodgers

On November 3, 2022, Hernández was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics.[15] On December 13, Hernández was designated for assignment by Oakland.[16][17]

On December 15, 2022, Hernández was traded to the

Oklahoma City Dodgers to begin the 2023 season.[19] He appeared in 14 games in the major leagues for Los Angeles, with three hits in 22 at-bats.[2] On September 1, 2023, he was outrighted to the minors and removed from the 40-man roster.[20] In 93 games for Oklahoma City, he hit .252.[2] He elected free agency on November 6.[21]

Milwaukee Brewers

On November 16, 2023, Hernández signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.[22]

International career

Hernández played for Venezuela in the 2011 Little League World Series.[23][24] Hernández played for Venezuela in the 2021 Olympic Qualifying Tournament.[25]

See also

References

  1. ^ Ben Badler (April 9, 2015). "2014-15 International Reviews: Texas Rangers". Baseball America. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Yonny stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  3. ^ "TIBURONES APUESTA AL FUTURO". TIBURONES. November 4, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  4. Stuff.co.NZ
    . Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  5. ^ Chris Halicke (February 21, 2021). "Rangers Top Prospect On Opening-Day Roster? Decision Time". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  6. ^ Kevin Lyttle (May 5, 2021). "2021 Round Round Rock Express season preview: A look at the team's initial roster". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  7. ^ Jamey Newberg (May 14, 2021). "The Rangers' farm system is on fire. Which prospects are leading the charge?". The Athletic. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  8. ^ "Round Rock INF Yonny Hernandez Promoted to Texas". MiLB.com. August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  9. ^ "Rangers' Eli White: Lands on IL". CBSSports.com. August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  10. ^ "Rangers place Eli White on 10-day injured list, select contract of INF Yonny Hernandez from Round Rock". MLB.com. August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  11. ^ Landry, Kennedi (August 7, 2021). "Folty strong again vs. A's, but Rangers fall". MLB.com. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  12. ^ Levi Weaver (October 6, 2021). "Grading the 2021 Texas Rangers: Position players edition". The Athletic. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  13. ^ "Rangers put Richards, recovering LeClerc on injured list". USA Today. Associated Press. April 7, 2022. Retrieved December 31, 2022. Alternate URL
  14. ^ "Yonny Hernandez - Stats - Batting". fangraphs.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  15. ^ "A's claim INF Yonny Hernandez off waivers from Arizona". ESPN.com. November 3, 2022. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  16. ^ "A's DFA Ernie Clement and Yonny Hernandez". si.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  17. ^ "A's reach two-year contracts with Aledmys Diaz, Jace Peterson". Associated Press. December 13, 2022. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  18. ^ "Dodgers acquire infielder Yonny Hernandez from Athletics". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 15, 2022. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  19. ^ "Dodgers' Yonny Hernandez: Sent to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  20. ^ Stephen, Eric (September 1, 2023). "Dodgers September call-ups are Kolten Wong and Emmet Sheehan". SB Nation. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  21. ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-11-06
  22. ^ https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/11/brewers-yonny-hernandez-agree-to-minor-league-deal.html
  23. ^ Ally Williams (August 31, 2011). "5 Players You'll Remember from the 2011 Little League World Series". Bleacher Report. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  24. ^ Sportsnet Staff (August 21, 2011). "Latin America defeats Canada at LLWS". Sportsnet. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  25. Dallas Morning News
    . Retrieved May 28, 2021.

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