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Livan Hernandez

Washington Nationals

1975/02/20 34

6-2 245

Villa Clara, Cuba

R / R

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Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Nationals 8 8 2 4 0 1 0 48.2 56 29 29 3 16 27 5.36 1.48
2009 Mets 24 23 7 8 0 1 0 135 164 83 82 16 51 75 5.47 1.59

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Possesses smooth mechanics, above-average control and impeccable durability. Fields his position as well as anyone and helps himself with the bat.
Flaws
  • Lacks a true strikeout pitch against left-handed batters, and generally has trouble throwing strikes against them. Has become extremely hittable over time.
Career Potential
  • An innings-eating, mid-rotation starter.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

November 5, 2009 Filed for free agency.
August 26, 2009 Signed as a free agent by the Washington Nationals.
August 20, 2009 Released by the New York Mets.
April 11, 2009 Contract purchased from Buffalo (AAA).
February 14, 2009 Signed by the New York Mets to a minor league contract.
November 1, 2008 Filed for free agency.
August 6, 2008 Claimed off waivers from the Minnesota Twins.
August 1, 2008 Designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins.
February 12, 2008 Signed as a free agent by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
October 30, 2007 Filed for free agency.
April 13, 2004 Re-signed by the Montreal Expos to a three-year contract extension.
March 24, 2003 Acquired from the San Francisco Giants.

Trades

August 26, 2009 Signed as a free agent by the Washington Nationals.
February 14, 2009 Signed by the New York Mets to a minor league contract.
August 6, 2008 Claimed off waivers by the Colorado Rockies from the Minnesota Twins.
February 12, 2008 Signed as a free agent by the Minnesota Twins.
August 7, 2006 Washington Nationals traded Livan Hernandez to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Garrett Mock and Matt Chico.
March 24, 2003 San Francisco Giants traded Livan Hernandez, Edwards Guzman and cash considerations to the Montreal Expos for Jim Brower and a player to be named (Matt Blank - April 30th).
July 24, 1999 Florida Marlins traded Livan Hernandez to the San Francisco Giants for Jason Grilli and Nathan Bump.
January 13, 1996 Signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Florida Marlins in 1996.

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