Rudy Hernández (shortstop)
Rudy Hernández | |||
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Shortstop / Infield | |||
Born: Empalme, Sonora, Mexico | October 18, 1951|||
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MLB debut | |||
September 6, 1972, for the Chicago White Sox | |||
Last MLB appearance | |||
October 4, 1972, for the Chicago White Sox | |||
MLB statistics | |||
Batting average | .190 | ||
Home runs | 0 | ||
Runs batted in | 1 | ||
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Rodolfo "Rudy" Hernández Acosta (born October 18, 1951 in Empalme, Sonora, Mexico)
Former Major League Baseball shortstop who appeared in eight games for the Chicago White Sox in 1972. The 5'9", 150 lb. rookie was acquired from the Charros de Jalisco of the Mexican League in July 1972 and made his major league debut on September 6 of that same year. At the age of 20 he was the fifth-youngest player to appear in an American League game that season.
During his short stint with the White Sox he hit just .190 (4-for-21) but was excellent in the field. His four hits were against Clyde Wright, Rich Hand, Dick Bosman, and Bert Blyleven. He recorded ten putouts, sixteen assists, no errors, and participated in three double plays.
Hernández was traded back to Jalisco for pitcher Francisco Barrios on December 4, 1973.
LIGA MEXICANA DE BEISBOL Mexican League
Rudy Hernández had a successful career in Mexico, where he played professional baseball for 19 years, between the Mexican League and the Mexican Pacific League.
His batting average registered on the Mexican League was .264 AVG, 148 HR and 958 RBI. His stats for the Mexican Pacific League have yet been registered.
He took part of a few championships, like the 1987 with Venados de Mazatlan, and the memorable 1984 with Leones de Yucatan.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
- Retrosheet