Arnaldo Hernandez Stats & Scouting Report

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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.

RHP Arnaldo Hernandez assigned to Tiburones de La Guaira.
Tecos de los Dos Laredos activated RHP Arnaldo Hernandez from the 15-day injured list.
Tecos de los Dos Laredos placed RHP Arnaldo Hernandez on the 15-day injured list.
RHP Arnaldo Hernandez assigned to Tecos de los Dos Laredos.
Charleston Dirty Birds signed free agent RHP Arnaldo Hernandez.
Frederick Baseball Club released RHP Arnaldo Hernandez.
RHP Arnaldo Hernandez roster status changed by Frederick Baseball Club.
Frederick Baseball Club placed RHP Arnaldo Hernandez on the temporarily inactive list.
Frederick Baseball Club placed RHP Arnaldo Hernandez on the 7-day injured list retroactive to June 22, 2023.
Frederick Baseball Club signed free agent RHP Arnaldo Hernandez.
Biloxi Shuckers released RHP Arnaldo Hernandez.
RHP Arnaldo Hernandez and assigned to Venezuela.