Gorkys Gustavo Hernández Lugo (born September 7, 1987) is a Venezuelan former professional

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. Hernandez signed with the

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in 2005. He played in

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(MLB) for the

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, and

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. He is signed to the

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of the

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Early life

Hernández was born on September 7, 1987, in

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Professional career

Minor leagues

Hernandez signed with the

in April 2005. In 2007, as a member of the

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, he was named a

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midseason and postseason All-Star, was chosen as Midwest League MVP, and competed in the

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for the World Team. On October 29, 2007, Hernández was traded by the Detroit Tigers along with

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Jair Jurrjens to the

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in exchange for

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Édgar Rentería. Hernández was listed as the fifth-best prospect in the

organization by ''

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''. before the 2008 season. On June 3, 2009, the Braves traded Hernández along with Charlie Morton and Jeff Locke to the

in exchange for

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Pittsburgh Pirates (2012)

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

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pitcher Michael Bowden.

Miami Marlins (2012)

On July 31, 2012, the Pirates traded Hernández and a 2013 draft pick to the

for

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and Kyle Kaminska.

Kansas City Royals

On July 21, 2013, Hernández was traded to the

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organization. Hernández was assigned to the

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, the Royals' Triple-A affiliate. On November 23, 2013, Hernandez re-signed a minor league contract with Kansas City.

Chicago White Sox

On April 10, 2014, Hernández was traded to the

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for cash considerations and assigned to the Triple-A

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. He was released on June 11, 2014.

Return to the Pirates (2015)

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

San Francisco Giants (2016–2018)

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

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. In 2018, due to numerous injuries to the outfield, he was placed as the center fielder for the Giants, establishing career highs offensively.

Boston Red Sox (2019)

On December 11, 2018, Hernández signed a minor league deal with the

, and was assigned to the Triple-A

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. On September 1, 2019, the Red Sox selected Hernández's contract, adding him to their active MLB roster. He appeared in 20 games with the 2019 Red Sox, batting .143 with two RBIs. With Triple-A Pawtucket, he appeared in 123 games, batting .219 with 16 home runs and 53 RBIs. Hernández was removed from Boston's 40-man roster in October and sent outright to Pawtucket. On October 21, he elected to become a

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Chicago White Sox (second stint)

On February 17, 2020, Hernández signed a minor league contract with the

. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the

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. Hernández was released by the White Sox organization on June 18.

Pericos de Puebla

On December 18, 2020, Hernández signed with the Pericos de Puebla of the

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. In 21 games for Puebla in 2021, Hernández slashed .253/.337/.410 with four home runs and 13 RBI.

Sultanes de Monterrey

On June 17, 2021, Hernández was traded to the

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. In 12 games for Monterrey, Hernández hit .227/.358/.273 with no home runs or RBI. On July 13, Hernández was released by the Sultanes.

Diablos Rojos del México

On July 17, 2021, Hernández signed with Diablos Rojos del México. In 10 games, he went 4–for–32 with one RBI. Hernández was released on August 7.

Piratas de Campeche

On June 8, 2022, Hernández signed with the Piratas de Campeche. In 20 appearances for Campeche, he slashed .254/.365/.302 with no home runs and six RBI. Hernández was released by the Piratas on July 4.

Awards and honors

* Gulf Coast League Post Season

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(2006) *

All-Star (2007) *3x

participant (2007, 2008, 2010) *Midwest League MVP (2007) *Midwest League Postseason All-Star (2007) *

All-Star (2008)

References

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