Diory Hernandez Stats & Scouting Report

AB	127
AVG	.157
OBP	.195
SLG	.260
HR	3

Full name Diory Hernandez
Born 04/08/1984 in San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Debut 05/21/2009

Top Rankings

Organization Prospect Rankings

A change in attitude last year altered Hernandez' performance as well as his standing within the organization. After acting sullen and lethargic at Myrtle Beach for most of 2005 and 2006, Hernandez returned to high Class A with a fresh determination to succeed. He batted .378 in April and received an early promotion to Double-A, where he continued to show plenty of tools as well as the ability to play second base in addition to shortstop. Offensively, Hernandez' strength is his ability to put the ball in play. He uses the entire field with his short swing, solid bat speed and outstanding hand-eye coordination. His plate discipline and overall approach tend to fluctuate, but his ability to make consistent contact helps him avoid prolonged slumps. Hernandez has plus speed and good lateral movement on defense. He also has soft hands with a quick first step. His arm is fringe-average for short but plays well at second. For all his tools, Hernandez continues to learn the finer points of the game, particularly in understanding game situations when at the plate and running the bases. He got caught 20 times in 42 steal attempts last season. If he maintains his recent momentum and has a strong season in Triple-A in 2008, he could factor into Atlanta's infield plans in the near future.
Few players in the organization receive more mixed reviews than Hernandez. His proponents love his offensive potential. He's much further along at the plate than Luis Hernandez (no relation) and T.J. Pena were at the same point of their careers. Twenty-four of Hernandez' 83 hits last year went for extra bases, and he finished with a flourish by batting .307 in the final month. Detractors point to Hernandez's free-swinging ways and his mediocre speed and question how he'll be able to produce against better pitching. Defensively, Hernandez is raw and his range might be better suited for third base than shortstop. The Braves wish he'd mature, because he gets moody and doesn't always deal with the daily grind of baseball. But like Gonzalo Lopez, he's considered to be worth the warts because of his potential. His next stop is high Class A.

Minor League Top Prospects

In a year where the Braves emptied their farm system to trade for Mark Teixeira, Hernandez' emergence as a toolsy, versatile infielder with a chance to hit his way into an everyday role was a welcome development for their farm system. Hernandez has a short swing with good bat speed and excellent hand-eye coordination. He can drive balls from gap to gap and uses the whole field, though his approach tends to vacillate. Hernandez has pitch recognition and doesn't swing and miss often, though he could tighten his plate discipline. He's a plus runner, which aids his ability to play both middle-infield positions. Hernandez' actions are natural and easy, with a good first step, solid range, excellent hands and a fringe-average arm that plays up because of his quick exchange. One scout questioned Hernandez' instincts, and his minor league-high 22 times caught stealing (in 46 attempts) illustrate that he has a lot to learn about the nuances of the game.

Career Transactions

OF Diory Hernandez assigned to Caneros de los Mochis.
Leones del Escogido placed 3B Diory Hernandez on the reserve list.
3B Diory Hernandez assigned to Leones del Escogido.
3B Diory Hernandez assigned to Saraperos de Saltillo.
Vaqueros Union Laguna released 3B Diory Hernandez.
Vaqueros Union Laguna signed free agent 3B Diory Hernandez.
Rieleros de Aguascalientes released 3B Diory Hernandez.
3B Diory Hernandez assigned to Dominican Republic.
SS Diory Hernandez assigned to Mexican League Norte All-Stars.
3B Diory Hernandez assigned to Dominican Republic.
Rieleros de Aguascalientes signed free agent 3B Diory Hernandez.
2B Diory Hernandez assigned to Estrellas de Felipe Rojas Alou.
Rojos del Aguila de Veracruz released SS Diory Hernandez.
3B Diory Hernandez assigned to Tigres del Licey.
Rojos del Aguila de Veracruz placed SS Diory Hernandez on the reserve list.
Rieleros de Aguascalientes traded SS Diory Hernandez to Rojos del Aguila de Veracruz.
Rieleros de Aguascalientes signed free agent SS Diory Hernandez.
SS Diory Hernandez assigned to Tigres del Licey.
Piratas de Campeche released SS Diory Hernandez.
Piratas de Campeche signed free agent SS Diory Hernandez.
SS Diory Hernandez elected free agency.
3B Diory Hernandez assigned to Toros del Este.
SS Diory Hernandez assigned to Iowa Cubs.
Chicago Cubs signed free agent SS Diory Hernandez to a minor league contract.
Oklahoma City RedHawks released SS Diory Hernandez.
SS Diory Hernandez assigned to Oklahoma City RedHawks.
SS Diory Hernandez assigned to Gigantes del Cibao.
Houston Astros signed free agent SS Diory Hernandez to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
SS Diory Hernandez assigned to Toros del Este.
SS Diory Hernandez elected free agency.
Atlanta Braves sent Diory Hernandez outright to Gwinnett Braves.
Atlanta Braves designated Diory Hernandez for assignment.
Atlanta Braves optioned SS Diory Hernandez to Gwinnett Braves.
Atlanta Braves recalled Diory Hernandez from Gwinnett Braves.
Atlanta Braves optioned Diory Hernandez to Gwinnett Braves.
SS Diory Hernandez assigned to Leones del Escogido.
Atlanta Braves recalled Diory Hernandez from Gwinnett Braves.
Diory Hernandez roster status changed by Gwinnett Braves.
Gwinnett Braves placed SS Diory Hernandez on the 7-day disabled list. left shoulder inflammation
Atlanta Braves optioned SS Diory Hernandez to Gwinnett Braves.
sent SS Diory Hernandez on a rehab assignment to Gwinnett Braves.
Diory Hernandez roster status changed by Atlanta Braves.
Atlanta Braves placed SS Diory Hernandez on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 26, 2010. Recovering from February 2010 left shoulder surgery.
Atlanta Braves activated SS Diory Hernandez.
SS Diory Hernandez assigned to Leones del Escogido.
Atlanta Braves optioned Diory Hernandez to Gwinnett Braves.
Atlanta Braves recalled Diory Hernandez from Gwinnett Braves.
Diory Hernandez roster status changed by Gwinnett Braves.
Gwinnett Braves placed SS Diory Hernandez on the 7-day disabled list.