All were in good condition. Nicknames: El Duque. Colonnade Hotel in a white Rolls-Royce. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. Over his first three postseasons from 19982000, Hernndez performed well, going 8-1 with a 2.23 ERA. Told the night before by Cardenal that he would be pitching Game 4, El Duque replied with a calm, cool OK, thank you.. "He didn't play in any league," said Milton Jamail, a University of Texas professor and Baseball Weekly writer who is writing a book on Cuban baseball. other, and we wanted to share our lives, Hernandez said, squeezing He fled by climbing onto a rickety raft with his wife, Noris Bosch, and six others last December. General Manager Mike Rizzo informed Hernndez that he would not receive a September call-up, and Hernndez left the organization. Younger half brother of Livan Hernndez, who defected from Cuba in 1995 and signed with the Florida Marlins. Yahumaras shirt was emblazoned with a photograph of her fathers face, and her sisters shirt bore the name of El Duque. 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. 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. The wood-paneled church was decorated simply, with two light-pink Has two daughters, Yahumara Hernndez Manzo (15 March 1990) and Stheffi Hernndez Manzo (15 July 1995) by ex-wife, Norma Elvira Manzo Ibanez. The Cuban ambassador to the United Nations called OConnor late Wednesday and said the visit was a go, Zwilling said. display: none; [13] He went 21 with a 1.72 ERA with 21 strikeouts in .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}15+23 innings for the Rookie League Gulf Coast Nationals and the Double-A Harrisburg Senators in the Washington Nationals organization. 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. Five of them remain in a detention camp and could be returned to Cuba. Born: Juan Iglesias, Livan Hernandezs agent, said he didnt know anything about the latest Hernandez family visit, only that ``El Duque was planning to fly to Miami after todays parade to visit his brother. But in a 20-minute chat over the phone earlier this month, El Duque was laughing easily and often as he recalled some of his biggest moments as a Yankee. Recently Regalado posted a message to her Facebook page, saying, "I had everything and I threw it away," according to the paper. As a non-U.S. resident, however, he was able to negotiate as a free agent. The White Sox then sent Hernndez, P Rocky Biddle, outfielder Jeff Liefer and cash to the Montreal Expos for P Bartolo Coln and minor league infielder Jorge Nunez. [3] On Christmas Day 1997, Hernndez defected from Cuba, departing on a boat from the small city of Caibarin. They landed on a remote Bahamian island and were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. The family arrived just in time for todays parade in New York City to commemorate the Yankees World Series victory over the San Diego Padres. The Americanization of Orlando (El Duque) Hernandez, less than a year removed from an $8.75-a-month job at a Havana psychiatric hospital, last week reached an inevitable juncture. I didnt know how important it was for us.. Carlos Collar. 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. They planned to attend todays World Series parade, said Maria Cubas of Miami, whose husband helped Hernandez defect. ``Im very happy. And so the first pitcher born to Arnaldo "El Duque" Hernndez and his wife, Mara Julia Pedroso, was called Arnaldo Hernndez Pedroso-aka El Duque. [14][15], Hernndez officially retired from Major League Baseball on August 18, 2011. "I've asked around, and nobody's ever heard of him.". View Player Bio from the SABR BioProject. Hernandez asked Cardinal John OConnor for help in bringing his family in from Cuba, said Joe Zwilling, a spokesman for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York. 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. DAVID BEARD Staff WriterStaff Writer Nancy San Martin contributed to this report. Major league righthanders, who were batting .144 against him as of Aug. 9, have no more of a chance against El Duque than does a bowl of wings. ', Schmitt, Eric. That would enable the two, who are not related, to sign as free agents with the highest-bidding major league team, giving them greater room to negotiate contracts. Finding the guy who can pitch in New York under the pressure of the October spotlight. It was his first appearance during Old-Timers' Day. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. OK, he says. The pitcher's 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. fountain overflowed with ferns. Hernndez is a two-time Cuban National Series Champion (1992 and 1996). Hernandez has been advised by sports agents that it could be more profitable for him to travel to Costa Rica and take advantage of baseball rules that would allow him to sign immediately as a free agent rather than enter the draft next summer. I tell Duque that to the rest of us it looked like he pitched better in the postseason, that he took things to another level. Exceeded rookie limits during 1998 season, Agents: Greg Genske Previously: Joe Cubas, View Player Bio It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. (December 14) Traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks. satin-gloved arm of his bride. The Yankees would eventually win their second straight World Series title against the Atlanta Braves. "It's those five people I'm worried about, not money. Another recent message read "My days have no sunshine; the nights have no stars," and called Molina "the love of [his] life. After 10 hours, and with the boat taking on water, they landed on Anguilla Cay in the Bahamas. Noris has been at my side through good and bad. He was previously married to Norma Elvira Manzo Ibanez. October 11, 1965 I want liberty for those five Cubans," The Associated Press quoted him as saying. bouquets on the altar. Both smiled giddily and kissed coyly when it came time. row with rose In nine starts, Hernndez went 2-4 with a 6.11 ERA. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. ``It's special, too, that this is the day set Each table was adorned #inline-recirc-item--id-d49e47ec-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-d49e47ec-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { He pitched for the Industriales of the Cuban National Series, the New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, and New York Mets of Major League Baseball, and the Cuban national baseball team in international play. 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. Please enter valid email address to continue. These days Hernandez is an analyst for ESPNs Spanish language radio and TV broadcasts. 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). The Cleveland Indians -- and serenaded by popular Cuban exile singer A wild-eyed gunman who targeted women in a murderous rampage at a Florida restaurant was the half-brother of pitcher Orlando (El Duque) Hernandez, a former hurler for both the Yankees and. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. I have missed him, said Yahumara, 8, during the stop. while Orlando's Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. ``We survived on Anguilla Cay by eating conch. }, First published on June 8, 2010 / 4:24 PM. They came to the United States through the Bahamas Hernandez, Cuban catcher Alberto Hernandez Perez and six others left Cuba early Friday in a small sailboat stocked with water, sugar and four cans of Spam, they 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. Where Are They Now? Orlando Hernndez has won 4 World Series. Has two daughters, Yahumara Hernndez Manzo (15 March 1990) and Stheffi Hernndez Manzo (15 July 1995) by ex-wife, Norma Elvira Manzo Ibanez. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. vs. FLA 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER, Rookie Status: Hernandez was a star pitcher for the Cuban national team for a decade before defecting in December 1997. [9] He missed the start of the 2004 season while recovering from his rotator cuff surgery. Now he is one step away from getting what he wants, Livan told WSVN-TV in Miami. A fan favorite for his distinctive leg kick and postseason dominance, El Duque appears to be much happier these days. ``But Id like to play with my brother., Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. I have missed him, said Hernandezs older daughter, 8-year-old Yahumara. NEW YORK (AP) _ New York Yankees pitcher Orlando ``El Duque Hernandez was reunited early today with the family he hasnt seen since defecting from Cuba on a raft 10 months ago. [16] He broadcast the 2017 World Series for ESPN Deportes Radio.[17]. Find out more. He was 12647 with 3.05 ERA over his ten-year career in the National Series. I never separated a postseason game from a regular season game or a World Series game, Hernandez says. ", Haberman, Clyde. 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. Some of the victims worked at the restaurant. I enjoy my family and enjoy my friends and watch a lot of baseball, man, says the 53-year old father of five (ages ranging 29 to 4) and grandfather of two. 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. [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. He returned in 2014. Part of Audacy. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Orlando ``El Duque Hernandez was reunited early today with the family he hasnt seen in nearly a year. By Jon Rimmer @thetrainingrim Jan 17, 2022, 12:00pm EST. sipping ``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. Noris in tow, ``of course, he added. display: none; 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. Hernandezs half-brother, Livan, also played baseball in Cuba and defected during a team trip to Mexico in 1995. [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. Official Sites. Hernandezs mother, two daughters and ex-wife arrived at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey on the private jet of team owner George Steinbrenner, NBC reported. Joshua Sears, permanent secretary of the Bahamian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the three might fly to Florida sometime Thursday. In June 2013, Hernndez participated in the 67th annual Yankees Old-Timers' Day. rough waters after setting off in a boat together from Cuba in ``His situation is different now because of the age factor, said Al Avila, director of Latin American operations for the Marlins. 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. 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. I have good friends, a good life. #inline-recirc-item--id-d49e47ec-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d ~ .item:nth-child(5) { "I've never heard of Pedroso," said Al Avila, the Marlins' director of international scouting and the man who signed Livan Hernandez. The day we spoke was July 5, one day after Independence Day. Agreed to a one-year contract with the Montreal Expos for $4.1 million. These days Hernandez is an analyst for ESPN's Spanish language radio and TV broadcasts. The four were granted permission by Cuba to fly to the United States on Thursday night. Catherine of Siena Church. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Orlando Hernndez was born in Villa Clara, Cuba. Giants. 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. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Un poco de contexto primero. Investigators said it looked like Regalado was only after women. 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. 2023 Audacy, Inc. All rights reserved. PART OF AUDACY SPORTS. cu, High School: Villa Clara (Villa Clara, Cuba), Debut: They changed planes at Miami International Airport late Thursday. Hernndez's debut season in the National League allowed him to attain some offensive feats for the first time in his career. Data Provided By He added a fourth World Series ring with the White Sox in 2005. Other Works Im very proud of my son, said 52-year-old Maria Julia Pedroso Cruz, 52. 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. Hernndez was also a fixture on the Cuba national baseball team, and was part of the gold-winning Olympic team at Barcelona in 1992. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. ``Now I have two sons, and a daughter, said a beaming Maria Julia players like Rey 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. After his trade to the Mets, Hernndez went 97 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts as the Mets won the National League East. garlands in their hair. The next day, manager Joe Torre spotted his starter in the hotel restaurant, relaxed and enjoying time with his family. 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. When Hernndez signed with the Yankees in 1998, he claimed to have been born in 1969. A gunman who shot and killed his wife and three other women at a South Florida restaurant before committing suicide was the half-brother of former baseball star Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez. We love each 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. "Brothers in Exile" tells the incredible story of Livan and Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez, who risked their lives to escape Cuba. 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. ", Trending News I think every time in my mind: This is a baseball game. I go to the mound with the three Cs, he tells me. Named to Baseball Digest magazine's 1998 Rookie All-Star Team. Romero and his wife (opposite), El Duque and five other refugees: 1. left Cuba for Anguilla Cay to meet Ramis's boat . 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. Tonight is a baseball game, he said he was thinking to himself. in Cuba and the Neither Avila nor Don Mitchell, the Arizona Diamondbacks director of scouting, had heard of Medina. downstairs to a dinner of New York steak. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. Orlando Hernndez Pedroso (born October 11, 1965), nicknamed "El Duque" (Spanish for "The Duke"), is a Cuban-born right-handed former professional baseball pitcher. The Cuban national team left Hernndez off of their roster in the 1996 Summer Olympics. 'That would be amazing'. El Duque is a nickname for Orlando Hernndez. [citation needed] He underwent a lengthy post-surgery rehabilitation program in Florida with the intent of joining the Mets in August 2008. Hernandez said. [citation needed] He was re-signed by the Mets on November 14, 2006. once played for the Florida Marlins and is now with the San Francisco 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. 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,. [6] However, Hernndez declined this offer, eventually accepting an offer of asylum in Costa Rica. Hernandez would help the Yankees win two more World Series titles in 1999 and 2000. He had not talked to Hernandez, who wanted to return with all seven who were with him on the boat. Or write about sports? Free is the best thing in life.. June 3, 1998 [2] Then in July 1996, Hernndez was detained by Cuban state security and interrogated about his relationship to an American sports agent. New Yorks Cardinal John OConnor got involved in the effort to get the family to New York after he received a letter from Hernandez on Tuesday asking for the church to intervene with the Cuban government, said Joe Zwilling, a spokesman for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York. Its my second life., WATCH: Anthony Volpe makes a pair of stellar defensive plays, MSG to launch new DTC streaming service, with option to pay to stream single games, BT wants apologies for Tom Thibodeau, and for narratives to end, LISTEN: Clay Holmes talks Yankees bullpen role, pitch clock with Tiki & Tierney, Tiki fed up with Aaron Rodgers sweepstakes, declares it worse than 'The Decision', La Canfora: Lamar Jackson will cut a better deal for his next team after Ravens' runaround, Niall Horan has a playlist for any mood to help manage mental health, Yankees' Austin Wells has fractured rib, likely to miss six-to-eight weeks, Aaron Rodgers hints at disconnect with Matt LaFleur, breaks silence after darkness retreat, Gio & Jerry: Could Saquon Barkley really sign with Cowboys? Turns out that Hernandez really did treat every game the same. His career winning percentage in National and Selective Series, .728, is the league record.[1]. [January 2003]. Hernandez defected from Cuba in 1997 and pitched for the Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks and Mets. 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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Regalado and Molina were reportedly married in 2007 but had recently separated, according to the New York Post. He also represented Havana in Selective Series, on teams including Ciudad Habana and Habaneros. 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). daughters by He is the half-brother of major league pitcher Livn Hernndez. Havana, he said. Hernandez left his first wife, Maria Julia Pedroso, when Orlando and his older brother were 5 and 6 years old. Hernndez went 4-7 with a 4.85 ERA in 17 games (16 starts). 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. 1997 -- tied the knot The half-brother of former Yankee pitcher Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez shot seven women during a wild rampage at a popular South Florida restaurant, killing his wife and three other vic But at 28, he is not the hot prospect he would have been a few years ago. He was one of their best pitchers during the regular season, finishing 12-4 with a 3.13 earned run average. The organization was confident . Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. 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. "Cuban Baseball Defector Gets 'Humanitarian Parole. 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. [12], On July 2, 2010, Hernndez signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals, attempting a comeback. He became a key member of the Yankees pitching staff, helping them to a 9-3 victory Sunday in the World Series, which New York won in a sweep of San Diego on Wednesday night. Coronado was recovering Monday from gunshot wounds to her chest and arm. "He went straight for the women," Rodriguez said. 2010 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. Gerardo Regalado shot dead his wife, Liazan Molina, 27, and three other women late Sunday, police said. By the U.S. Coast Guard Cay in the Bahamas against the Atlanta Braves, and with the would. 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