Cristian Hernandez Stats & Scouting Report

IP	8
ERA	0
WHIP	.75
BB/9	1.13
SO/9	11.25

Full name Cristian Gregorio Hernandez
Born 09/23/2000 in Cumana, Venezuela
Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: R / Throws: R

Top Rankings

Organization Prospect Rankings

Track Record: Hernandez was given one of the smaller bonuses in the Phillies’ 2017 international class that included shortstop Luis Garcia, but quickly impressed in the Dominican Summer League in 2018 before missing the 2019 season due to injury and the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic. He took a step forward in his full-season debut in 2021, pitching to a 3.69 ERA with 11 strikeouts per nine innings at Low-A Clearwater.

Scouting Report: Hernandez stood out to opposing scouts in his first full season, with an imposing 6-foot-3 build from the right side with some projectability remaining, and a fastball that sat 93-94 mph and topped out at 96. He shows feel for the pitch, as well as a curveball with good spin that has the potential to be a plus pitch. He rounds out his arsenal with a pair of average offerings in his changeup and slider. Hernandez’s velocity backed up slightly during instructional league, a sign of fatigue after his first full season in professional baseball. Hernandez has solid-average control and projects for average command.

The Future: Hernandez was one of the breakout players in the organization in 2021 and should start the 2022 season at High-A Jersey Shore. He has the stuff to project as a No. 5 starter, but needs to show he can maintain his fastball velocity deep into the season.

Scouting Reports

BA Grade: 45/Extreme

Midseason Update: After an impressive full-season debut in 2021 at Low-A Clearwater, Hernandez has struggled mightily at High-A Jersey Shore with a 5.70 ERA and 56 hits allowed through 47.1 innings. He&#39s failed to repeat his delivery and shown fringy stuff, with some expecting a permanent move to the bullpen.

Track Record: Hernandez was given one of the smaller bonuses in the Phillies&#39 2017 international class that included shortstop Luis Garcia, but quickly impressed in the Dominican Summer League in 2018 before missing the 2019 season due to injury and the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic. He took a step forward in his full-season debut in 2021, pitching to a 3.69 ERA with 11 strikeouts per nine innings at Low-A Clearwater.

Scouting Report: Hernandez stood out to opposing scouts in his first full season, with an imposing 6-foot-3 build from the right side with some projectability remaining, and a fastball that sat 93-94 mph and topped out at 96. He shows feel for the pitch, as well as a curveball with good spin that has the potential to be a plus pitch. He rounds out his arsenal with a pair of average offerings in his changeup and slider. Hernandez&#39s velocity backed up slightly during instructional league, a sign of fatigue after his first full season in professional baseball. Hernandez has solid-average control and projects for average command.

The Future: Hernandez was one of the breakout players in the organization in 2021 and should start the 2022 season at High-A Jersey Shore. He has the stuff to project as a No. 5 starter, but needs to show he can maintain his fastball velocity deep into the season.
Track Record: Hernandez was given one of the smaller bonuses in the Phillies’ 2017 international class that included shortstop Luis Garcia, but quickly impressed in the Dominican Summer League in 2018 before missing the 2019 season due to injury and the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic. He took a step forward in his full-season debut in 2021, pitching to a 3.69 ERA with 11 strikeouts per nine innings at Low-A Clearwater.

Scouting Report: Hernandez stood out to opposing scouts in his first full season, with an imposing 6-foot-3 build from the right side with some projectability remaining, and a fastball that sat 93-94 mph and topped out at 96. He shows feel for the pitch, as well as a curveball with good spin that has the potential to be a plus pitch. He rounds out his arsenal with a pair of average offerings in his changeup and slider. Hernandez’s velocity backed up slightly during instructional league, a sign of fatigue after his first full season in professional baseball. Hernandez has solid-average control and projects for average command.

The Future: Hernandez was one of the breakout players in the organization in 2021 and should start the 2022 season at High-A Jersey Shore. He has the stuff to project as a No. 5 starter, but needs to show he can maintain his fastball velocity deep into the season.

Career Transactions

RHP Cristian Hernandez assigned to Caribes de Anzoategui.
Reading Fightin Phils activated RHP Cristian Hernandez from the 7-day injured list.
Reading Fightin Phils activated RHP Cristian Hernandez from the 7-day injured list.
Reading Fightin Phils placed RHP Cristian Hernandez on the 7-day injured list.
RHP Cristian Hernandez assigned to Jersey Shore BlueClaws from Clearwater Threshers.
RHP Cristian Hernandez assigned to Clearwater Threshers.
RHP Cristian Hernandez assigned to Reading Fightin Phils from FCL Phillies.
RHP Cristian Hernandez assigned to FCL Phillies.
RHP Cristian Hernandez roster status changed by Philadelphia Phillies.
RHP Cristian Hernandez assigned to Philadelphia Phillies.
Reading Fightin Phils activated RHP Cristian Hernandez.
Reading Fightin Phils transferred RHP Cristian Hernandez to the Development List.
RHP Cristian Hernandez and assigned to Reading Fightin Phils from Jersey Shore BlueClaws.
RHP Cristian Hernandez and assigned to Philadelphia Phillies.