Darwinzon Hernández

Darwinzon David Hernández Afanador[1] (born December 17, 1996) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Listed at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) and 245 pounds (111 kg), he bats and throws left-handed.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Hernández and the second or maternal family name is Afanador.
Darwinzon Hernández
Boston Red Sox – No. 63
Pitcher
Born: (1996-12-17) December 17, 1996
Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela
Bats: Left Throws: Left
MLB debut
April 23, 2019, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
(through 2020 season)
Win–loss record1–1
Earned run average3.96
Strikeouts70
Teams

Career

Hernández signed with the Boston Red Sox as an international free agent in August 2013.[2][3] He made his professional debut in 2014 with the Dominican Summer League Red Sox, appearing in 14 games while compiling a record of 1–1 with a 2.89 ERA. In 2015, he again played for the DSL Red Sox, compiling a 6–1 record with 1.10 ERA in 16 appearances. Playing for the Class A Short Season Lowell Spinners in 2016, he had a 3–5 record in 14 games, with a 4.10 ERA. In 2017, Hernández played for the Single-A Greenville Drive, appearing in 23 games while compiling a 4–5 record with a 4.01 ERA.

In 2018, Hernández pitched for the Class A-Advanced Salem Red Sox and Double-A Portland Sea Dogs,[4] appearing in a total of 28 games while compiling a 9–5 record with 3.35 ERA. After the season, he played in the Arizona Fall League.[5] The Red Sox added Hernández to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.[6]

In 2019, Hernández had a 0.82 ERA with the Red Sox in spring training, second only to Chris Sale, and was optioned to Double-A Portland prior to Opening Day.[7] On April 23, Hernández was added to Boston's major league active roster for the first time, as the 26th man for the second game of a doubleheader.[8] He made his MLB debut that day,[9] pitching ​2 1⁄3 scoreless innings against the Detroit Tigers while striking out four; he was optioned back to Portland following the game.[10] Hernández was briefly recalled to Boston in late May but did not make an appearance.[11] On June 10, the Red Sox announced that Hernández would be recalled to make his first MLB start on June 11, against the Texas Rangers.[12] In that start, Hernández struck out the first four batters he faced, but issued five walks in three innings, while allowing four runs on three hits and taking the loss.[13] He was optioned back to Portland the next day.[14] On June 15, Hernández was promoted to the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox,[15] and he was recalled to Boston on July 16.[16] In 29 games (one start) with the 2019 Red Sox, Hernández compiled an 0–1 record with 4.45 ERA and 57 strikeouts in ​30 1⁄3 innings.

On July 4, 2020, it was announced that Hernández had tested positive for COVID-19.[17] During the delayed-start 2020 season, he remained on the injured list until activated on August 20.[18] He was again on the injured list from the end of August until September 18, due to a left AC joint sprain.[19] Overall with the 2020 Red Sox, Hernández appeared in six games (all in relief), compiling a 1–0 record with 2.45 ERA and 11 strikeouts in ​7 1⁄3 innings pitched.[20]

References
  1. "Boston Red Sox Media Guide" (PDF). 2019. p. 122. Retrieved April 29, 2019 – via pressbox.athletics.com.
  2. Speier, Alex. "Red Sox prospect Darwinzon Hernandez makes his pitch for the fast track". The Boston Globe. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
  3. Gilberto, Gerard. "Hernandez brilliant again for Salem". MiLB.com. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
  4. Speier, Alex. "Red Sox promote top pitching prospect Darwinzon Hernandez to Double A". The Boston Globe. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
  5. Collins, Matt (October 15, 2018). "AFL Roundup: Darwinzon Hernandez is dominating". overthemonster.com. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  6. Cotillo, Chris (November 20, 2018). "Boston Red Sox roster moves: Michael Chavis, Travis Lakins among six added to 40-man roster; William Cuevas, Austin Maddox cut". masslive.com.
  7. Mastrodonato, Jason (March 23, 2019). "Surprises in Red Sox bullpen after roster cuts". Boston Herald. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
  8. @PeteAbe (April 23, 2019). "Darwinzon Hernandez the 26th man" (Tweet). Retrieved April 23, 2019 – via Twitter.
  9. @IanMBrowne (April 23, 2019). "Here comes big Darwinzon Hernandez making his MLB debut. Number 63 in your program" (Tweet). Retrieved April 23, 2019 – via Twitter.
  10. @ChrisCotillo (April 23, 2019). "Darwinzon Hernandez sent back to Portland as expected" (Tweet). Retrieved April 24, 2019 – via Twitter.
  11. "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. May 2019. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
  12. @SmittyOnMLB (June 10, 2019). "Darwinzon Hernandez to start for the Red Sox on Tuesday" (Tweet). Retrieved June 10, 2019 – via Twitter.
  13. "Rangers vs. Red Sox – Box Score". ESPN. June 11, 2019. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
  14. @RedSox (June 12, 2019). "LHP Bobby Poyner was optioned to Pawtucket & LHP Darwinzon Hernandez was optioned to Double-A Portland" (Tweet). Retrieved June 12, 2019 – via Twitter.
  15. "Darwinzon Hernandez". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  16. @PeteAbe (July 16, 2019). "#RedSox optioned Ryan Brasier back to AAA and recalled Darwinzon Hernandez" (Tweet). Retrieved July 16, 2019 – via Twitter.
  17. West, Jenna. "Twins, Red Sox Among Positive COVID-19 Cases". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
  18. Browne, Ian (August 20, 2020). "Hernandez activated, looks to make impact". MLB.com. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
  19. "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. September 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
  20. "Darwinzon Hernández Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved September 27, 2020.

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