Daysbel Hernandez Stats & Scouting Report

IP	18
ERA	2.5
WHIP	1.11
BB/9	5
SO/9	13

Full name Daysbel Hernández
Born 09/15/1996 in Sandino, Cuba
Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: R / Throws: R

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Organization Prospect Rankings

Track Record: After spending two years in Cuba’s Serie Nacional, Hernandez signed for $190,000 in 2017 and took a big step forward in High-A in 2019. The Braves challenged Hernandez this year and assigned him to Triple-A, where he struggled initially before rebounding with Double-A Mississippi and finding more success in a return to Triple-A.

Scouting Report: Hernandez has never started a professional game and works with a hard two-pitch mix. His fastball sits with plus velocity for a reliever in the 96-99 mph range and he gets to 100 mph at peak. The pitch comes from a flat approach angle thanks in part to his 5-foot-10 frame and has impressive vertical life. He pairs the fastball with a hard slider that sits in the 87-89 mph range and will get into the low 90s, with sharp downward bite. The breaking ball is also a plus offering and he used both to rack up plenty of whiffs. What has held Hernandez back is his control. He’s walked 11.3% of batters in the minors and that rate was worse in Double-A and Triple-A this season.

The Future: Hernandez has the two-pitch mix to be a middle-leverage reliever, but he’ll need to sharpen his control to step into that role. If he’s throwing strikes, he could debut in 2022.
TRACK RECORD: Hernandez spent two seasons pitching for Pinar Del Rio in Cuba's major league, Serie Nacional, and signed with the Braves for $190,000 in 2017. He spent 2019 as the closer at high Class A Florida and got back on the field in 2020 during instructional league.

SCOUTING REPORT: Hernandez has some of the most electric stuff in the Braves system. He pitches with a powerful fastball/slider combination out of the bullpen, with his heater consistently in the 96-99 mph range and his slider a plus weapon. Hernandez had the highest swinging strike rate in the Florida State League among pitchers who threw at least 50 innings and the fifth-highest in all of high Class A. What holds Hernandez back is his control, which was below-average in the FSL and downright troubling when he walked 10 batters in 11.1 innings in the Arizona Fall League. The Braves were impressed with how polished he looked at instructional league, so the hope is he has taken a step forward. He has the demeanor, mentality and stuff to pitch in high-leverage situations.

THE FUTURE: Hernandez is one of the Braves' better relief prospects. He has late-game potential.
TRACK RECORD: Hernandez signed with the Braves in September of 2017 after pitching in the Cuban National Series during the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons.The Braves started Hernandez in the South Atlantic League in 2018 before watching him take a step forward this season with high Class A Florida.

SCOUTING REPORT: Hernandez has big league caliber pure stuff, but he previously struggled enough with his strike-throwing to limit his effectiveness. While he still lacks great command, his control took a big step forward in 2019. Hernandez has a plus-plus fastball that sits in the 96-99 mph range and pairs that with a firm slider in the upper-80s that has above-average potential as well. He'll need to improve the consistency of his slider moving forward, but a short arm action and above-average deception that comes from hiding the ball well in his delivery could create uncomfortable at-bats from hitters on both sides of the plate.

THE FUTURE: Scouts praise Hernandez's presence and mentality on the mound and think he has the stuff and demeanor to be a high-leverage reliever if he can keep his walk rate in check.

Scouting Reports

Track Record: After spending two years in Cuba’s Serie Nacional, Hernandez signed for $190,000 in 2017 and took a big step forward in High-A in 2019. The Braves challenged Hernandez this year and assigned him to Triple-A, where he struggled initially before rebounding with Double-A Mississippi and finding more success in a return to Triple-A.

Scouting Report: Hernandez has never started a professional game and works with a hard two-pitch mix. His fastball sits with plus velocity for a reliever in the 96-99 mph range and he gets to 100 mph at peak. The pitch comes from a flat approach angle thanks in part to his 5-foot-10 frame and has impressive vertical life. He pairs the fastball with a hard slider that sits in the 87-89 mph range and will get into the low 90s, with sharp downward bite. The breaking ball is also a plus offering and he used both to rack up plenty of whiffs. What has held Hernandez back is his control. He’s walked 11.3% of batters in the minors and that rate was worse in Double-A and Triple-A this season.

The Future: Hernandez has the two-pitch mix to be a middle-leverage reliever, but he’ll need to sharpen his control to step into that role. If he’s throwing strikes, he could debut in 2022.
TRACK RECORD: Hernandez spent two seasons pitching for Pinar Del Rio in Cuba's major league, Serie Nacional, and signed with the Braves for $190,000 in 2017. He spent 2019 as the closer at high Class A Florida and got back on the field in 2020 during instructional league.

SCOUTING REPORT: Hernandez has some of the most electric stuff in the Braves system. He pitches with a powerful fastball/slider combination out of the bullpen, with his heater consistently in the 96-99 mph range and his slider a plus weapon. Hernandez had the highest swinging strike rate in the Florida State League among pitchers who threw at least 50 innings and the fifth-highest in all of high Class A. What holds Hernandez back is his control, which was below-average in the FSL and downright troubling when he walked 10 batters in 11.1 innings in the Arizona Fall League. The Braves were impressed with how polished he looked at instructional league, so the hope is he has taken a step forward. He has the demeanor, mentality and stuff to pitch in high-leverage situations.

THE FUTURE: Hernandez is one of the Braves' better relief prospects. He has late-game potential.
TRACK RECORD: Hernandez spent two seasons pitching for Pinar Del Rio in Cuba's major league, Serie Nacional, and signed with the Braves for $190,000 in 2017. He spent 2019 as the closer at high Class A Florida and got back on the field in 2020 during instructional league.

SCOUTING REPORT: Hernandez has some of the most electric stuff in the Braves system. He pitches with a powerful fastball/slider combination out of the bullpen, with his heater consistently in the 96-99 mph range and his slider a plus weapon. Hernandez had the highest swinging strike rate in the Florida State League among pitchers who threw at least 50 innings and the fifth-highest in all of high Class A. What holds Hernandez back is his control, which was below-average in the FSL and downright troubling when he walked 10 batters in 11.1 innings in the Arizona Fall League. The Braves were impressed with how polished he looked at instructional league, so the hope is he has taken a step forward. He has the demeanor, mentality and stuff to pitch in high-leverage situations.

THE FUTURE: Hernandez is one of the Braves' better relief prospects. He has late-game potential.
TRACK RECORD: Hernandez spent two seasons pitching for Pinar Del Rio in Cuba's major league, Serie Nacional, and signed with the Braves for $190,000 in 2017. He spent 2019 as the closer at high Class A Florida and got back on the field in 2020 during instructional league.

SCOUTING REPORT: Hernandez has some of the most electric stuff in the Braves system. He pitches with a powerful fastball/slider combination out of the bullpen, with his heater consistently in the 96-99 mph range and his slider a plus weapon. Hernandez had the highest swinging strike rate in the Florida State League among pitchers who threw at least 50 innings and the fifth-highest in all of high Class A. What holds Hernandez back is his control, which was below-average in the FSL and downright troubling when he walked 10 batters in 11.1 innings in the Arizona Fall League. The Braves were impressed with how polished he looked at instructional league, so the hope is he has taken a step forward. He has the demeanor, mentality and stuff to pitch in high-leverage situations.

THE FUTURE: Hernandez is one of the Braves' better relief prospects. He has late-game potential.
TRACK RECORD: Hernandez signed with the Braves in September of 2017 after pitching in the Cuban National Series during the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons.The Braves started Hernandez in the South Atlantic League in 2018 before watching him take a step forward this season with high Class A Florida.

SCOUTING REPORT: Hernandez has big league caliber pure stuff, but he previously struggled enough with his strike-throwing to limit his effectiveness. While he still lacks great command, his control took a big step forward in 2019. Hernandez has a plus-plus fastball that sits in the 96-99 mph range and pairs that with a firm slider in the upper-80s that has above-average potential as well. He’ll need to improve the consistency of his slider moving forward, but a short arm action and above-average deception that comes from hiding the ball well in his delivery could create uncomfortable at-bats from hitters on both sides of the plate.

THE FUTURE: Scouts praise Hernandez’s presence and mentality on the mound and think he has the stuff and demeanor to be a high-leverage reliever if he can keep his walk rate in check.
TRACK RECORD: Hernandez signed with the Braves in September of 2017 after pitching in the Cuban National Series during the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons.The Braves started Hernandez in the South Atlantic League in 2018 before watching him take a step forward this season with high Class A Florida.

SCOUTING REPORT: Hernandez has big league caliber pure stuff, but he previously struggled enough with his strike-throwing to limit his effectiveness. While he still lacks great command, his control took a big step forward in 2019. Hernandez has a plus-plus fastball that sits in the 96-99 mph range and pairs that with a firm slider in the upper-80s that has above-average potential as well. He'll need to improve the consistency of his slider moving forward, but a short arm action and above-average deception that comes from hiding the ball well in his delivery could create uncomfortable at-bats from hitters on both sides of the plate.

THE FUTURE: Scouts praise Hernandez's presence and mentality on the mound and think he has the stuff and demeanor to be a high-leverage reliever if he can keep his walk rate in check.

Career Transactions

Atlanta Braves recalled RHP Daysbel Hernández from Gwinnett Stripers.
Gwinnett Stripers activated RHP Daysbel Hernández.
Atlanta Braves optioned RHP Daysbel Hernández to Gwinnett Stripers.
Atlanta Braves recalled RHP Daysbel Hernández from Gwinnett Stripers.
Atlanta Braves optioned RHP Daysbel Hernández to Gwinnett Stripers.
Atlanta Braves recalled RHP Daysbel Hernández from Gwinnett Stripers.
Atlanta Braves activated RHP Daysbel Hernández.
Atlanta Braves optioned RHP Daysbel Hernández to Gwinnett Stripers.
Atlanta Braves recalled RHP Daysbel Hernández from Gwinnett Stripers.
Gwinnett Stripers activated RHP Daysbel Hernández.
Atlanta Braves optioned RHP Daysbel Hernández to Gwinnett Stripers.
Atlanta Braves recalled RHP Daysbel Hernández from Gwinnett Stripers.
Gwinnett Stripers activated RHP Daysbel Hernández.
Atlanta Braves optioned RHP Daysbel Hernández to Gwinnett Stripers.
Atlanta Braves recalled RHP Daysbel Hernández from Gwinnett Stripers.
RHP Daysbel Hernández changed number to 62.
Atlanta Braves placed RHP Daysbel Hernández on the 15-day injured list retroactive to August 1, 2023. Right forearm inflammation.
Atlanta Braves selected the contract of RHP Daysbel Hernández from Gwinnett Stripers.
Atlanta Braves selected the contract of RHP Daysbel Hernández from Gwinnett Stripers.
RHP Daysbel Hernández assigned to Gwinnett Stripers from Mississippi Braves.
RHP Daysbel Hernández assigned to Gwinnett Stripers from Mississippi Braves.
Mississippi Braves activated RHP Daysbel Hernández from the 7-day injured list.
Mississippi Braves placed RHP Daysbel Hernández on the 7-day injured list.
RHP Daysbel Hernández assigned to Mississippi Braves from Rome Braves.
Mississippi Braves activated RHP Daysbel Hernández.
RHP Daysbel Hernández assigned to Mississippi Braves from Rome Braves.
RHP Daysbel Hernández assigned to Rome Braves from Gwinnett Stripers.
RHP Daysbel Hernández assigned to Rome Braves from Gwinnett Stripers.
Gwinnett Stripers sent RHP Daysbel Hernández on a rehab assignment to Rome Braves.
Gwinnett Stripers sent RHP Daysbel Hernández on a rehab assignment to Rome Braves.
Gwinnett Stripers placed RHP Daysbel Hernández on the 7-day injured list.
RHP Daysbel Hernández and assigned to Atlanta Braves.