Diory Hernández (born April 8, 1984) is a
Dominican former professional
baseball
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infielder
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Standard arrangement of positions
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. He played in
Major League Baseball
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(MLB) for the
Atlanta Braves
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from 2009 to 2011.
Career
Atlanta Braves
Hernández was promoted to Atlanta from
Triple-A Gwinnett after hitting .355 (39-for-110) with 12 doubles in 29 games to replace an injured
Omar Infante
Omar Rafael Infante (born December 26, 1981) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins, and ...
.
On August 2, 2010 Hernández was promoted to Atlanta from
Triple-A Gwinnett to replace injured
second baseman
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Martín Prado.
As of April 7, 2011, Hernández was the starting second baseman for the Gwinnett Braves.
On July 29, 2011, Hernández was designated for assignment.
Houston Astros
The
Houston Astros
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signed Hernandez to a minor league contract on December 1, 2011. He also received an invitation to spring training. He was released later in the year.
Chicago Cubs
The
Chicago Cubs
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signed Hernandez to a minor league contract on May 25, 2012. He elected free agency on November 2, 2012.
Piratas de Campeche
On March 21, 2013, Hernandez signed with the
Piratas de Campeche
The Piratas de Campeche (English: Campeche Pirates) are a professional baseball team in the Mexican League (LMB) based in Campeche, Campeche, Mexico.
History
In 1980, the Alacranes de Durango moved to Campeche, and played their home games at Ven ...
of the
Mexican Baseball League
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The league has 20 teams organized in two divisions, North and South. Teams play 114 games ...
. He was released on June 4,
2013.
Rieleros de Aguascalientes
On June 16, 2015, Hernandez signed with the
Rieleros de Aguascalientes
The Rieleros de Aguascalientes (English: Aguascalientes Railroaders) are a professional baseball team based in Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes that competes in the Mexican League. Established in 1975, the Rieleros have won the Mexican League cha ...
of the
Mexican Baseball League
The Mexican Baseball League (, or LMB, ) is a professional baseball league in Mexico. It is the oldest running professional sports league in the country.
The league has 20 teams organized in two divisions, North and South. Teams play 114 games ...
.
Rojos del Águila de Veracruz
On July 9, 2015, Hernandez was traded to the
Rojos del Águila de Veracruz of the
Mexican Baseball League
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The league has 20 teams organized in two divisions, North and South. Teams play 114 games ...
. He was released on October 21, 2015.
Return to Aguascalientes
On January 27, 2016, Hernandez signed with the
Rieleros de Aguascalientes
The Rieleros de Aguascalientes (English: Aguascalientes Railroaders) are a professional baseball team based in Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes that competes in the Mexican League. Established in 1975, the Rieleros have won the Mexican League cha ...
of the
Mexican Baseball League
The Mexican Baseball League (, or LMB, ) is a professional baseball league in Mexico. It is the oldest running professional sports league in the country.
The league has 20 teams organized in two divisions, North and South. Teams play 114 games ...
. He was released on May 14, 2017.
Vaqueros Unión Laguna
On June 3, 2017, Hernandez signed with the
Vaqueros Unión Laguna of the
Mexican Baseball League
The Mexican Baseball League (, or LMB, ) is a professional baseball league in Mexico. It is the oldest running professional sports league in the country.
The league has 20 teams organized in two divisions, North and South. Teams play 114 games ...
. He was released on June 26, 2017.
Saraperos de Saltillo
On April 16, 2018, Hernandez signed with the
Saraperos de Saltillo
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of the
Mexican Baseball League
The Mexican Baseball League (, or LMB, ) is a professional baseball league in Mexico. It is the oldest running professional sports league in the country.
The league has 20 teams organized in two divisions, North and South. Teams play 114 games ...
. He was released on July 2, 2018.
References
External links
1984 births
Atlanta Braves players
Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in Mexico
Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in the United States
Cañeros de Los Mochis players
Gulf Coast Braves players
Gwinnett Braves players
Iowa Cubs players
Leones del Escogido players
Living people
Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic
21st-century Dominican Republic sportsmen
Major League Baseball second basemen
Major League Baseball shortstops
Major League Baseball third basemen
Mexican League baseball first basemen
Mexican League baseball right fielders
Mexican League baseball second basemen
Mexican League baseball third basemen
Mississippi Braves players
Myrtle Beach Pelicans players
Oklahoma City RedHawks players
Baseball players from San Pedro de Macorís
Piratas de Campeche players
Richmond Braves players
Rieleros de Aguascalientes players
Rojos del Águila de Veracruz players
Rome Braves players
Toros del Este players
Tigres del Licey players
Vaqueros Unión Laguna players
Saraperos de Saltillo players
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