IP | 7 |
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ERA | 3.86 |
WHIP | 2 |
BB/9 | 5.14 |
SO/9 | 7.71 |
- Full name Arnaldo Jose Hernandez
- Born 02/09/1996 in San Felix, Venezuela
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: R / Throws: R
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Track Record: After signing out of Venezuela as a 16-year-old in 2012, Hernandez has long been considered more of an organizational depth piece than prospect. He jumped onto the prospect radar by moving across three levels in 2018, however, finishing the year with 10 strong outings in the Triple-A Pacific Coast League.
Scouting Report: Hernandez is an effective strike-thrower. He moves the ball up, down, in and out, all while changing speeds. A strong competitor, it's Hernandez's feel for pitching that separates him. He uses both his four-seam and two-seam fastball, with his four-seamer sitting 90-94 mph while his two-seamer comes in a tick slower with arm-side run. His best pitch is a changeup with sink that flashes as a plus offering, and he also has an average 79-82 mph curveball with depth.
The Future: Hernandez was added to the Royals' 40-man roster this offseason to keep him out of the Rule 5 draft. He'll head to Spring Training with a chance to make the big league team in some capacity.