Gorkys Hernández

This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Hernández and the second or maternal family name is Lugo.
Gorkys Hernández

Hernandez with the San Francisco Giants in 2016
San Francisco Giants – No. 66
Outfielder
Born: (1987-09-07) September 7, 1987
Güiria, Venezuela
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 21, 2012, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Batting average .205
Hits 44
Home runs 5
Runs batted in 17
Teams

Gorkys Gustavo Hernández Lugo (born September 7, 1987) is a Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has also played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins.

Career

Detroit Tigers

Hernandez signed with the Detroit Tigers in April 2005. In 2007, as a member of the West Michigan Whitecaps, he was named a Midwest League Mid-Season and Post-Season All-Star, was named Midwest League MVP, and competed in the All-Star Futures Game for the World Team. On October 29, 2007, Hernández was traded by the Detroit Tigers along with pitcher Jair Jurrjens to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for shortstop Édgar Rentería.[1][2]

Atlanta Braves

Hernández was listed as the fifth-best prospect in the Atlanta Braves organization by Baseball America. before the 2008 season.[3] On June 3, 2009, the Braves traded Hernández along with Charlie Morton and Jeff Locke to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Nate McLouth.[4]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On May 18, 2012, he was called up to the big league club. He made his major league debut on May 21, and struck out as a pinch hitter. On May 27, he got his first major league hit, a 2-run single off Chicago Cubs pitcher Michael Bowden.

Miami Marlins

On July 31, 2012, the Pirates traded Hernández and a 2013 draft pick to the Miami Marlins for Gaby Sánchez and Kyle Kaminska.[5]

Kansas City Royals

On July 23, 2013, the Marlins traded Hernández to the Kansas City Royals for Alex McClure.[6] Hernández was assigned to the Omaha Storm Chasers, the Royals' Triple-A affiliate.[7][8]

On November 23, 2013 Hernandez re-signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals.[9]

Chicago White Sox

On April 10, 2014, Hernández was traded to the Chicago White Sox for cash considerations and assigned to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights.[10] He was released on June 11, 2014.[11]

Return to the Pirates

Hernández rejoined the Pirates on December 1, 2014, agreeing to a minor league deal that included an invitation to spring training.[12] On June 28, 2015, Gorkys Hernández was called up to the majors and started in right field.

San Francisco Giants

In 2016, Hernández agreed to a minor league deal with the Giants. The Giants promoted him to the major leagues on August 23 to replace the injured Gregor Blanco.[13]

Awards and honors

References

  1. ↑ Bowman, Mark (October 29, 2007). "Braves get two prospects for Renteria". MLB.com. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Tigers deal two prospects to Braves for Renteria". ESPN.com. Associated Press. October 30, 2007. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
  3. ↑ Ballew, Bill (November 5, 2007). "Top 10 Prospects: Atlanta Braves". Baseball America. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Braves Acquire Outfielder Nate McLouth from Pittsburgh". MLB.com. June 3, 2009. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Pirates land 1B Gaby Sanchez". ESPN.com. Associated Press. July 31, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
  6. ↑ Dutton, Bob (July 22, 2012). "No limitations on Royals' Getz just two days after wrenching knee". Kansas City Star. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
  7. ↑ Rodriguez, Juan C. (July 23, 2012). "Marlins' Ozuna to see hand specialist for jammed left thumb". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Kansas City Royals - PlayerWatch". GlobalPost. Thomson Reuters. July 23, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Royals sign six players to Minor League contracts for 2014". MLB.com. November 23, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
  10. ↑ Padilla, Doug (April 10, 2014). "Trade gives White Sox OF depth". ESPN Chicago. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Knights Announce Flurry of Roster Moves". MILB.com. June 12, 2014. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
  12. ↑ "Rays trade utilityman Sean Rodriguez to Pirates". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 1, 2014. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
  13. ↑ Haft, Chris (August 23, 2016). "Blanco lands on DL with right shoulder injury". MLB.com. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
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