Adrián Hernández (baseball, born 2000)
| Adrián Hernández | |
|---|---|
| Leones de Yucatán – No. 22 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 22, 2000 Escuinapa de Hidalgo, Mexico | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Adrián Ulises Hernández (born January 22, 2000) is a Mexican professional baseball pitcher for the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League.
Career
Toronto Blue Jays
Hernández signed with the Toronto Blue Jays as an international free agent on November 23, 2017, and in 2018 was assigned to the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League Blue Jays.[1] In 55+1⁄3 innings pitched, Hernández posted a 3–1 win–loss record, 2.60 earned run average (ERA), and 64 strikeouts.[2] In 2019, Hernández pitched for the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Blue Jays, and struggled to an 8.02 ERA in 16 relief appearances.[2] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] During the 2020–21 winter season, Hernández played for the Cañeros de Los Mochis of the Mexican Pacific League; in 20 appearances, he pitched to a 1–0 record, 2.45 ERA, and 34 strikeouts.[2]
Hernández began the 2021 season with the Single-A Dunedin Blue Jays, and was later promoted to the High-A Vancouver Canadians and Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats. In a combined 62+1⁄3 innings, Hernández went 3–2 with a 2.74 ERA, 108 strikeouts, and seven saves, and was named a Minor League Baseball (MiLB) Organization All-Star following the season.[2][1] He began the 2022 season with New Hampshire, and was promoted to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons early in the year.[4] In 38 total appearances on the season, Hernández compiled a 5-0 record and 4.22 ERA with 59 strikeouts and eight saves across 42+2⁄3 innings pitched.
Hernández spent the entirety of the 2023 campaign with Double-A New Hampshire, registering a 2-3 record and 4.62 ERA with 60 strikeouts in 48+2⁄3 innings pitched across 38 appearances.[5] He split the 2024 season between New Hampshire and Buffalo, accumulating a combined 2-2 record and 4.56 ERA with 54 strikeouts over 37 appearances out of the bullpen. Hernández elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2024.[6]
Leones de Yucatán
On March 20, 2025, Hernández signed with the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League.[7] In eight appearances for Yucatán, he recorded a 5.00 ERA with 10 strikeouts over nine innings of work.
References
- ^ a b "Adrian Hernandez Stats, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Adrian Hernandez Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season shelved". MiLB.com. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
- ^ "Adrian Hernandez promoted to Triple-A Buffalo". MiLB.com. April 19, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ^ "Adrian Hernandez - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ "El lanzador escuinapense Adrián Hernández trabaja fuerte con Leones de Yucatán". oem.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved September 19, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors)