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| '''Orlando Hernández Pedroso''' (born ], ] in ], ]), also nicknamed |
'''Orlando Hernández Pedroso''' (born ], ] in ], ]), also nicknamed '''El Duque''', is a ] right-handed ]. | ||
| ⚫ | Hernández has a rather unique windup, one in which he rapidly, in a reflex-like motion, kicks his leg up high while lowering his glove behind that leg, before throwing the ball. Wearing number 26, he always jumps over the baselines when heading to or from the mound. | ||
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| ⚫ | Hernández played for '''Industriales''' of ] in the Cuban National Series, winning it in ] and ]. He was known for wearing his socks knee-high, a rather unusual sight in Cuban baseball. He also represented Havana in Selective Series playing for teams like '''Ciudad Habana''' and '''Habaneros'''. | ||
| ⚫ | Before the 2005 season, the ] agreed to terms on a two-year contract with |
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| ⚫ | Hernández defected from Cuba in ], in order to play for U.S. ]. He is the older half-brother of pitcher ], who defected from Cuba in ]. | ||
| ⚫ | Hernández enjoyed his best year in 1999, with a 17-9 record and setting career-highs in ]s (157) and ] (214.1). After the regular season, he was selected the Most Valuable Player in the ]. | ||
| ⚫ | Before the ] season, the ] agreed to terms on a two-year contract with Hernández, who had been with the ] (1998-2002, 2004). He also was on the ] roster in ] but never played a game for them due to an injury. | ||
| ⚫ | In a six-year career, Hernández has a 61-40 record with 703 strikeouts and a 3.96 ] in 876 innings. | ||
| ⚫ | Hernández enjoyed his best year in ], with a 17-9 record and setting career-highs in ]s (157) and ] (214.1). After the regular season, he was selected the Most Valuable Player in the ]. | ||
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| ⚫ | In a six-year Major League career, Hernández has a 61-40 record with 703 strikeouts and a 3.96 ] in 876 innings. | ||
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| * When Hernández signed with the Yankees in 1998, he claimed to have been born in 1969. In ], ] published his ] decree from Cuba, which had surfaced in connection with a child support case brought by his ex-wife; the decree revealed him to have been born in 1965. Despite this revelation, both the official site of Major League Baseball and ] still give his year of birth as 1969. | * When Hernández signed with the Yankees in 1998, he claimed to have been born in 1969. In ], ] published his ] decree from Cuba, which had surfaced in connection with a child support case brought by his ex-wife; the decree revealed him to have been born in 1965. Despite this revelation, both the official site of Major League Baseball and ] still give his year of birth as 1969. | ||
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Revision as of 22:57, 7 October 2005
Orlando Hernández Pedroso (born October 11, 1965 in Villa Clara, Cuba), also nicknamed El Duque, is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher.
Hernández has a rather unique windup, one in which he rapidly, in a reflex-like motion, kicks his leg up high while lowering his glove behind that leg, before throwing the ball. Wearing number 26, he always jumps over the baselines when heading to or from the mound.
Hernández played for Industriales of Havana in the Cuban National Series, winning it in 1992 and 1996. He was known for wearing his socks knee-high, a rather unusual sight in Cuban baseball. He also represented Havana in Selective Series playing for teams like Ciudad Habana and Habaneros.
Hernández defected from Cuba in 1997, in order to play for U.S. Major League Baseball. He is the older half-brother of pitcher Liván, who defected from Cuba in 1995.
Before the 2005 season, the Chicago White Sox agreed to terms on a two-year contract with Hernández, who had been with the New York Yankees (1998-2002, 2004). He also was on the Montréal Expos roster in 2003 but never played a game for them due to an injury.
Hernández enjoyed his best year in 1999, with a 17-9 record and setting career-highs in strikeouts (157) and innings pitched (214.1). After the regular season, he was selected the Most Valuable Player in the American League Championship Series.
In a six-year Major League career, Hernández has a 61-40 record with 703 strikeouts and a 3.96 ERA in 876 innings.
Disputed birth year
- When Hernández signed with the Yankees in 1998, he claimed to have been born in 1969. In 1999, The Smoking Gun published his divorce decree from Cuba, which had surfaced in connection with a child support case brought by his ex-wife; the decree revealed him to have been born in 1965. Despite this revelation, both the official site of Major League Baseball and ESPN still give his year of birth as 1969.
See also
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference
- ESPN profile and daily update
- Baseball Library
- Divorce decree with correct birth date (the decree is in Spanish, with a certified English translation)