Pedro Hernandez
| IP | 66 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 7.364 |
| WHIP | 1.879 |
| BB/9 | 3.545 |
| SO/9 | 4.5 |
- Full name Pedro Michel Hernandez
- Born 04/12/1989 in Barquisimeto, Venezuela
- Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- Debut 07/18/2012
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The most obscure of the six players the Padres added to the 40-man roster in November, Hernandez always has shown a quality changeup and strong command. His prospect status began to take hold when his fastball velocity began to creep up halfway through the 2010 season. Signed at age 18 out of Venezuela, he initially topped out near 87 mph. He now touches 95 on occasion, sits in the low 90s and works both sides of the plate with a riding fastball. Batters don't see the ball well against the short and stocky Hernandez, which helps his low-80s changeup play up. His 78-82 mph slider/cutter doesn't elicit much praise, but it could be a fringy third offering in time. Hernandez may not have a deep enough repertoire to start in the big leagues, but he could grow into a nifty southpaw reliever capable of handling lefties and righties. After getting knocked around in four Triple-A starts last year, he'll return to Tucson at some point in 2012, perhaps to open the season.
