Gorkys Hernández

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Gorkys Hernández
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Hernandez With the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2012
San Francisco Giants
Outfielder
Born: (1987-09-07) September 7, 1987 (age 36)
Güiria, Venezuela
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 21, 2012, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
(through 2015 season)
Batting Average .186
Hits 30
Home runs 3
Runs batted in 13
Teams

Gorkys Gustavo Hernández (born September 7, 1987) is a Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder in the San Francisco Giants organization. He has also played in MLB for the Miami Marlins.

Career

Detroit Tigers

Hernandez signed with the Detroit Tigers in April 2005. In 2007, as a member of the West Michigan Whitecaps, he was named a Midwest League Mid-Season and Post-Season All-Star, was named Midwest League MVP, and competed in the All-Star Futures Game for the World Team. On October 29, 2007, Hernández was traded by the Detroit Tigers along with pitcher Jair Jurrjens to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for shortstop Edgar Rentería.[1][2]

Atlanta Braves

Hernández was listed as the fifth-best prospect in the Atlanta Braves organization by Baseball America. before the 2008 season.[3] On June 3, 2009, the Braves traded Hernández along with Charlie Morton and Jeff Locke to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Nate McLouth.[4]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On May 18, 2012, he was called up to the big league club. He made his major league debut on May 21, and struck out as a pinch hitter. On May 27, he got his first major league hit, a 2-run single off Chicago Cubs pitcher Michael Bowden.

Miami Marlins

On July 31, 2012, the Pirates traded Hernández and a 2013 draft pick to the Miami Marlins for Gaby Sánchez and Kyle Kaminska.[5]

Kansas City Royals

On July 23, 2013, the Marlins traded Hernández to the Kansas City Royals for Alex McClure.[6] Hernández was assigned to the Omaha Storm Chasers, the Royals' Triple-A affiliate.[7][8]

On November 23, 2013 Hernandez re-signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals.[9]

Chicago White Sox

On April 10, 2014, Hernández was traded to the Chicago White Sox for cash considerations and assigned to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights.[10] He was released on June 11, 2014.[11]

Return to the Pirates

Hernández rejoined the Pirates on December 1, 2014, agreeing to a minor league deal that included an invitation to spring training.[12] On June 28, 2015 Gorkys Hernandez was called up to the majors and started in right field.

Awards and honors

References

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External links

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