Name: Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez Position: Starting pitcher Born: October 11, 1965 (Villa Clara, Cuba) Yankee Years: 1998-2002, 2004 Primary number: 26 Yankee statistics: 61-40, 3.96 ERA,. Hernndez went 8-5 with a 3.64 ERA and one save in 24 games (22 starts). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. another marriage, Yahmara, 9, and Stehffi, 4, sat in the front Hernandez's mother, two daughters and ex-wife arrived at Teterboro Airport at 2:45 a.m. on the private jet of team owner George Steinbrenner. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { In Havana, Steffi and Yahumara danced on the porch of their cement block home and neighbors hugged the girls mother, Manzo Ibanez, after they found out they would be reunited with Hernandez. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. Cleveland Indians -- and serenaded by popular Cuban exile singer But I remember the guys around me, everyone was worrying about my first game more than me.. Never. He started 15 games, going 8-2 with a 3.30 ERA. Un poco de contexto primero. In March of 1998, the Yankees finalized a deal with Cuban pitching legend Orlando "El Duque" Hernndez. : El Duque Loving Life, Gio: Giants can't take next step if they pay Saquon Barkley, have bigger needs, Knicks assign Miles McBride to Westchester, Nets still have no timeline for Ben Simmons return, Oswald Peraza gunning for Yankees starting shortstop job: 'That's my goal', Derek Jeter won't see much screen time in first season as TV analyst: Report, WFAN Sports Radio 101.9 FM/66AM New York|. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Hernandez defected from Cuba in 1997 and pitched for the Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks and Mets. Named to Baseball Digest magazine's 1998 Rookie All-Star Team. Cabeza, Corazon and Commando.. On July 29, 2006, Hernndez drove in the first two RBIs of his career. ``He hasnt changed, in spite of the fact that he has all that money., Since her son left, she said, ``it has been very difficult for us, but we have survived the situation.. Told the night before by Cardenal that he would be pitching Game 4, El Duque replied with a calm, cool OK, thank you.. The next day, manager Joe Torre spotted his starter in the hotel restaurant, relaxed and enjoying time with his family. The three Cubans were in a group of eight who escaped from Cuba last week and were being held in the Bahamas while U.S. officials considered their request for asylum. Now a lot of pitchers throw hard, he says. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. On January 15, 2003, Hernndez was traded by the Yankees to the Montreal Expos in a three-team deal that involved the Chicago White Sox. [10] The White Sox would go on to win the game, sweeping the Red Sox out of the playoffs. prosciutto. The cardinal then sent a message to Cuban President Fidel Castro on Wednesday morning on behalf of the baseball player. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. They planned to attend todays World Series parade, said Maria Cubas of Miami, whose husband helped Hernandez defect. Orlando Hernndez has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. Hernandezs mother, two daughters and ex-wife arrived at Teterboro Airport at 2:45 a.m. on the private jet of team owner George Steinbrenner. The cardinal called Yankees owner George Steinbrenner during the first inning of Wednesdays game to give him the news. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Hernadezs daughters remained in Havana with their mother, Hernandezs ex-wife. DAVID BEARD Staff WriterStaff Writer Nancy San Martin contributed to this report. Why is everybody asking me about the game tonight? Alex Murdaugh testifies 4 years after fatal boat crash involving son three years ago -- following in the footsteps of Hernandez's I have missed him, said Yahumara, 8, during the stop. Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Orlando Hernandez. Hernndez went 12-13 with a 4.51 ERA during the 2000 regular season. from the SABR BioProject, More Orlando Hernndez Pages at Baseball Reference. ``He can make his dream come true, his dream to play baseball. Former Cuban baseball pitcher Orlando el Duque Hernandez pledged Monday from the Bahamas to stand by five fellow rafters from his homeland, but his common-law wife quickly took advantage of a U.S. offer of asylum, flying to Miami. 17,271st in major league history) Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com . All were in good condition. aside for love. Pedrosa, [12], On July 2, 2010, Hernndez signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals, attempting a comeback. The Yankees reached the postseason once again, but they lost to the eventual World Series champion Boston Red Sox in the 2004 ALCS. Hernandezs half-brother, Livan, also played baseball in Cuba and defected during a team trip to Mexico in 1995. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. in Villa Clara, Cuba Orlando Hernndez Pedroso (born October 11, 1965), nicknamed "El Duque" (Spanish for "The Duke"), is a Cuban-born right-handed former professional baseball pitcher. But its no surprise that velocity isnt the only thing that matters to a pitcher who had the varied arsenal that El Duque had. Hernndez was also a fixture on the Cuba national baseball team, and was part of the gold-winning Olympic team at Barcelona in 1992. He was the 1997 World Series MVP for the Florida Marlins, and his mother was allowed to fly from Cuba to Miami to visit him just before Game 7. NEW YORK (AP) _ New York Yankees pitcher Orlando ``El Duque Hernandez was reunited early today with the family he hasn't seen since defecting from Cuba on a raft 10 months ago. He also represented Havana in Selective Series, on teams including Ciudad Habana and Habaneros. Hernandez' agent, Mike Maulini, told the Spanish-language newspaper El Nuevo Herald that the family does not know what caused Regalado to shoot seven women. Seven scoreless innings later, the Yankees beat the Indians 4-0 to even the ALCS at two games apiece. I ask what he thinks his life would be like if he never came to the U.S. I have no idea, but I think maybe no good, he says. Neither Avila nor Don Mitchell, the Arizona Diamondbacks director of scouting, had heard of Medina. Livan Hernandez, 22, told reporters Wednesday he was overjoyed with the news that he may be reunited with his brother. I will die with them.". the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. He delivered a memorable performance in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the 2005 ALDS against the Red Sox. ``I'm very happy. Now he is one step away from getting what he wants, Livan told WSVN-TV in Miami. ``It was a rough trip, Hernandez said. [4] The U.S. Coast Guard interdicted Hernndez, his companion Noris Bosch, another baseball player named Alberto Hernndez (no relation) and five others in Bahamian waters, delivering the entire party to Bahamian authorities in Freeport, who confined them in a detention center for illegal immigrants pending eventual repatriation to Cuba, the usual outcome of such cases. ``He hasnt changed, in spite of the fact that he has all that money., Since her son left, she said, ``it has been very difficult for us, but we have survived the situation., Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. On May 24, 2006, he was dealt to the New York Mets in exchange for relief pitcher Jorge Julio. Even after going 12-4 with a 3.13 ERA in 21 starts for the 1998 Yankees juggernaut, there was still some mystery about how Hernandez would pitch in the postseason. But major-league officials, who have scouting reports on the two Hernandez players, had little information on Pedroso or Medina. Five of them remain in a detention camp and could be returned to Cuba. vs. TBD 7.0 IP, 5 H, 7 SO, 2 BB, 1 ER, W, Last Game: ``My daughters didnt know I was coming. Friends and family from the couple's two worlds -- their lives | Hernandez earned his promotion by ripping through the minors with 74 strikeouts in 51 1/3 innings. ``I leave the day after tomorrow for spring training in Tampa, June 8, 2010 / 4:24 PM Although he told the media when he arrived in New York that he was born in 1969, Hernndez's divorce papers from Norma Elvira Manzo Ibanez revealed that he was born in 1965. in Cuba and the Noris has been at my side through good and bad. The ballplayer, Juan Medina, a 21- or 22-year-old pitcher from Camaguey, is at least the 25th Cuban ballplayer to defect since 1991. The four were granted permission by Cuba to fly to the United States on Thursday night. Hernndez's debut season in the National League allowed him to attain some offensive feats for the first time in his career. El Duque was a classic everything-but-the-kitchen-sink kind of pitcher, one who would throw whatever he could toward the strike zone, using that leg kick and multiple release points to get hitters out. He also won a World Series ring in 2005 with the Chicago White Sox. and rolled players retired ``But Id like to play with my brother., Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. He was the 1997 World Series most valuable player for the Florida Marlins and his mother was allowed to fly from Cuba to Miami to visit him just before Game 7. Younger half brother of Livan Hernndez, who defected from Cuba in 1995 and signed with the Florida Marlins. El Duque had it all, and still does have it all. She and 2-year-old Steffi both wore Yankees T-shirts. After the 2005 season, Hernndez was tradedalong with relief pitcher Luis Vizcano and highly touted prospect outfielder Chris Youngto the Arizona Diamondbacks for former teammate Javier Vzquez. In one comical moment during a game against the New York Mets on June 5, 1999, Hernndez fielded a ground ball by Rey Ordez and hurled his glove with the ball in it at first base to get the out. Orlando Hernandez, who signed a four-year $6.6 million contract with the Yankees in March, was banned from playing in Cuba for dealing with American major league scouts. Both born in Villa Clara, Cuba, Livan was born on February 20, 1975 while Orlando was born on October 11, 1965 Orlando has many accomplishments including, playing on the Cuban National team, signing with the Yankees, winning 19 postseason games and 4 World . Turns out that Hernandez really did treat every game the same. who survived sipping less than But at 28, he is not the hot prospect he would have been a few years ago. I go to the mound with the three Cs, he tells me. Carlos Collar. When Hernndez signed with the Yankees in 1998, he claimed to have been born in 1969. Witnesses said the shooting spree started with an argument between the couple in the restaurant parking lot. [citation needed] He was re-signed by the Mets on November 14, 2006. 1998. Hernandez said he hadnt received any offers. garlands in their hair. Hernandez's mother, two daughters and ex-wife arrived at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey on the private jet of team owner George Steinbrenner, NBC reported. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. Willy Chirino. He finished in fourth place in AL Rookie of the Year voting. Awaiting at the altar with Hernandez was Osmani Lorenzo -- who Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. Was working as a physical therapist at a mental hospital when he defected with seven others, including his now-wife, Nora, on 26 December 1997. Orlando Hernndez was born in Villa Clara, Cuba. The cardinal called Steinbrenner during the first inning of Wednesdays game to give him the news, and the owner arranged the plane ride. Cubas also said Medina, the pitcher who he said flew to Costa Rica on Sunday night, could be a big league prospect. As Torre, Stottlemyre and others prodded him about being ready for his first start in 15 days, El Duque couldnt help but wonder what the big deal was. These days Hernandez is an analyst for ESPN's Spanish language radio and TV broadcasts. [6] However, Hernndez declined this offer, eventually accepting an offer of asylum in Costa Rica. I celebrated, too. Later the crowd of friends, family and fellow baseball The Yankees then won their third straight World Series title, defeating the New York Mets. I love USA. Colonnade Hotel in a white Rolls-Royce. Official Sites. In 2005, while pitching for the Chicago White Sox, Hernndez went 9-9 with a 5.12 ERA and one save in 24 appearances (22 starts). Investigators said it looked like Regalado was only after women. I want liberty for those five Cubans," The Associated Press quoted him as saying. (Age 32-235d, Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Orlando Hernndez played for 4 teams; the New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Mets. Hernndez's greatest success came as a starting pitcher for the Yankees during that team's run of World Series championships in 1998, 1999, and 2000. row with rose Catherine of Siena Church. His pitching in September, going 22 with a 2.01 ERA, led to him being named the Mets' Game One starter in the 2006 National League Division Series. Join our linker program. The developments came as another Cuban ballplayer defected from his homeland, arriving in Costa Rica to establish residency there, Miami sports agent Joe Cubas said. Now, scouts from major league baseball teams will probably line up to see the latest Hernandez, who was regarded as the top pitcher on the communist island with a 129-47 lifetime record and a 90 mph fastball. But he maintained a relationship with the boys, and when Orlando became a. Joshua Sears, permanent secretary of the Bahamian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the three might fly to Florida sometime Thursday. Diners told restaurant workers and police that Regalado drew a .45-caliber pistol, shot Molina and then rushed into the restaurant "like a wild man" and started firing. [8] He never appeared in a game for the Expos, missing the entire season due to a rotator cuff injury in his throwing shoulder that required surgery. By Jon Rimmer @thetrainingrim Jan 17, 2022, 12:00pm EST. El Duque credits coaches Mel Stottlemyre and Jose Cardenal (a fellow Cuban) as well as Posada, the Yankees longtime catcher, with calming what nerves he had, and then he fired seven innings of five-hit, one-run ball, walked two batters and struck out seven in a 7-1 win over Tampa Bay in front of 27,291 at old Yankee Stadium. She and her sister, 3-year-old Steffi, wore Yankees T-shirts. display: none; Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 1:07PM. The wife-to-be of ``El Duque walked down the aisle in a tiara. Livan and Orlando have the same father, but different mothers. The rampage began in the parking lot of Yoyito Restaurant in Hialeah, Fla.,about 11 miles northwest of Miami, where Regalado was seen arguing with his wife, Liazan Molina, Hialeah police Detective Eddie Rodriguez said. [9] He missed the start of the 2004 season while recovering from his rotator cuff surgery. They changed planes at Miami International Airport late Thursday. fountain overflowed with ferns. Orlando Hernndez has won 4 World Series. Yahumaras shirt was emblazoned with a photograph of her fathers face, and her sisters shirt bore the name of El Duque. [January 2003]. "Brothers in Exile" tells the incredible story of Livan and Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez, who risked their lives to escape Cuba. The U.S. State Department said the family, which includes Hernandezs daughters Steffi, 3, and Yahumara, 8, were to have a brief visit before returning to Cuba. Agreed to a one-year contract with the Montreal Expos for $4.1 million. Hernandez left his first wife, Maria Julia Pedroso, when Orlando and his older brother were 5 and 6 years old. Its good. El Duque is a nickname for Orlando Hernndez. Hernndez enjoyed his best year as a major league pitcher in 1999; he had a 179 record and set career highs in strikeouts (157) and innings pitched (214.1) as a Yankee. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. NEW YORK (AP) _ New York Yankees pitcher Orlando ``El Duque Hernandez was reunited early today with the family he hasn't seen since defecting from Cuba on a raft 10 months ago. (December 14) Traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Data Provided By The Cuban ambassador to the United Nations called OConnor late Wednesday and said the visit was a go, Zwilling said. He said he could still throw at 92 mph. Branigin, William. Finding the guy who can pitch in New York under the pressure of the October spotlight. The Cuban national team left Hernndez off of their roster in the 1996 Summer Olympics. Hernndez signed a one-year contract to return to the New York Yankees on March 11, 2004. Or write about sports? After Escape From Cuba, Pitcher Orlando Hernandez, Brother of World Series MVP Livan Hernandez, Is Granted OK To Enter United StatesBy EVAN PEREZ. Other Works Hernandez's mother, two daughters and ex-wife arrived at Teterboro Airport at 2:45 a.m. on the private jet of team owner George Steinbrenner. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses, Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. They landed on a remote Bahamian island and were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. Because the Yankees swept the division series over Texas in three games, that first postseason start didnt come until Game 4 of the ALCS in Cleveland, and even worse was that the Yankees were staring at a 2-1 series deficit, in danger of wasting their historic 114-win regular season. By the evening, the Cuban ambassador to the United Nations called OConnor and said Castro would allow the Hernandez family to travel to the United States, Zwilling said. sight on a street in As the treatment for the El Duque movie was . State Department officials and others said the family left the island with the Cuban governments blessing for what is expected to be a brief stay. Hernndez is known for his extremely high leg kick and his frequent use of the Eephus pitch, as well as his success in the playoffs. Hernandez was signed by the Yankees and pitched them to a 9-3 victory Sunday in Game 2 of the World Series, which New York won in a sweep of San Diego on Wednesday night. advisor Juan United States -- shared the small, private ceremony for about He officially retired in 2011. Monday, Valentine's Day. During his banishment from baseball in Cuba, Orlando Hernandez toiled as a physical therapist in a mental hospital for less than $10 a month. Brought on in relief with the bases loaded and no outs, Hernndez induced two fly ball outs before striking out Johnny Damon without surrendering a run. ", Haberman, Clyde. He also wounded three women at Yoyito's Cafe in Hialeah before killing himself. In 1999, The Smoking Gun published his divorce decree from Cuba;[18] the document, which had surfaced in connection with a child support case brought by his ex-wife, revealed him to have been born in 1965. 1997 -- tied the knot They include Hernandez's cousin, Joel Pedroso, who Cubas said is a possible major league talent. [February 2003], The New York Yankees sent Hernndez and $2 million to the Chicago White Sox for P Antonio Osuna and minor league pitcher Delvis Lantigua. If he had immediately become a U.S. resident, he would have been subject to baseball's regular draft and could only have negotiated terms with the team that picked him. "U.S. Used Special Authority to Admit Cuban Ballplayers. reception the couple were feted by friends -- including baseball The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. cocktails and snacking on smoked salmon with caviar on toast She told him to "please call 911," according to Fuentes. It seems to me Ive lost some weight.. Fugitive in $18 million COVID fraud scheme extradited to U.S. Alex Murdaugh testifies 4 years after fatal boat crash involving son, June 7, 2010 - Florida Man Kills Four Women in Restaurant Shooting, Police Say. Orlando ``El Duque Hernandez was reunited early today with the family he hasn't seen in nearly a year. He has trouble with lefthanded hitters, which may relegate him to specialty relief in the postseason. NEW YORK (AP) _ New York Yankees pitcher Orlando ``El Duque Hernandez was reunited early today with the family he hasn't seen since defecting from Cuba on a raft 10 months ago. They came to the United States through the Bahamas Felix Fuentes said his sister, Ivet Coronado, called him after the shooting saying she had been shot and was bleeding. Three months later, he was banned from Cuban baseball. downstairs to a dinner of New York steak. Where things stand in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial Orlando "El Duque" Hernndez es un exjugador de bisbol nacido en La Habana, Cuba el 11 de octubre de 1965.Logr la medalla de oro en los Juegos Olmpicos de Barcelona 1992, fue 2 veces campen de la Serie Nacional con Industriales y es el nico cubano que ha ganado 4 veces la Serie Mundial (tres con los New York Yankees y una con los Chicago White Sox). He added a fourth World Series ring with the White Sox in 2005. at a Coral Gables But a lot of pitchers throw balls.. NEW YORK (AP) _ El Duques triumphant return home with the New York Yankees championship team was made even more memorable for the Cuban star pitcher. The White Sox reached the World Series and swept the Houston Astros to seal their first championship since 1917. After 10 hours, and with the boat taking on water, they landed on Anguilla Cay in the Bahamas. Hell probably never find anyone better at that than Orlando El Duque Hernandez. Garland testifies before Senate panel amid ongoing special counsel probes, Colon cancer rates rising in younger age group, study finds, Top McCarthy aide, House Oversight chair each met with Ashli Babbitt's mother, What to know about Shigella bacteria as drug-resistant strain spreads, Closing arguments underway in double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, Ex-Georgia star Jalen Carter was racing in deadly crash, arrest warrants allege, Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students. HIALEAH, Fla. (CBS/AP) The half brother of former Yankee star Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez, Gerardo Regalado, allegedly committed a shocking murder-suicide rampage in South Florida Sunday,. He was at Yankee Stadium last month for a Sunday night Yankees-Red Sox game and has worked postseason broadcasts the last few years, including the 2017 ALCS between the Yankees and Astros. NASSAU, BAHAMAS (AP) _ Cuban pitcher Orlando ``El Duque Hernandez, his wife and another baseball player, who escaped from Cuba on a small boat, were cleared by the State . He is the half-brother of major league pitcher Livn Hernndez. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. ``I am very happy that I will be able to see my dad. Coronado was recovering Monday from gunshot wounds to her chest and arm. He landed with the Yankees in March 1998 on a four-year, $6.6 million contract that Cashman has always claimed as one of his best deals, dollar for dollar. His career winning percentage in National and Selective Series, .728, is the league record.[1]. NASSAU, BAHAMAS (AP) _ Cuban pitcher Orlando ``El Duque Hernandez, his wife and another baseball player, who escaped from Cuba on a small boat, were cleared by the State Department on Wednesday to enter the United States. All rights reserved. Orlando ``El Duque Hernandez was reunited early today with the family he hasnt seen in nearly a year. [3] On Christmas Day 1997, Hernndez defected from Cuba, departing on a boat from the small city of Caibarin. The day we spoke was July 5, one day after Independence Day. Cubas, the sports agent who helped Orlando Hernandez's half brother, Livan Hernandez, defect, is trying to get Costa Rica or the Dominican Republic to offer residency to Orlando and Alberto Hernandez. September 30, 2007 bouquets on the altar. HIALEAH, Fla. (CBS/AP) The half brother of former Yankee star Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez, Gerardo Regalado, allegedly committed a shocking murder-suicide rampage in South Florida Sunday, that left four women dead, including his wife, and wounded three others. rose December 31, 1997. The State Department said late Wednesday that Hernandez, a star pitcher on the Cuban National Team and older brother of World Series MVP Livan Hernandez, could enter the United States along with his wife Noris and another baseball player, Alberto Hernandez Perez. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [5] However, after lobbying by sports agent Joe Cubas and representatives of the Cuban-American National Foundation (CANF), then-Attorney General Janet Reno eventually offered both Hernndezes and Bosch a special status known as "humanitarian parole" that would allow them to enter the U.S., based on (1) what were judged to be realistic fears of persecution should they be returned to Cuba and (2) their status as exceptionally talented athletes, a class of person that like exceptionally talented people in other professions can qualify for special admission to the U.S. under State Department rules. 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