 | Name: Gorkys Hernandez Position: Centerfield Birth Date: September 7, 1987 Height: 6'0'' Weight: 175 Bats: Right Throws: Right College/HS: Venezuela Acquired: Trade for Nate McLouth Major League ETA: 2011 |
| McEffect Report: Gorkyz Hernandez was a big part of the trade that sent Nate McLouth to Atlanta. He was a top prospect in the game at one point, and has played in a couple future games at the major league all-star break. For his career Hernandez has hit .283/.342/.380 although those numbers are largely influenced by the years he had before he came to the Pirates. Hernandez had his best year in the Pirates system in 2011 with a .283/.348/.392 line with just 1 home run and 21 stolen bases. Hernandez established himself as a great defensive outfielder last year, which could be his ticket to the big leagues. He's never going to be a great hitter, but he could be one of the game's better outfielders if he gets the chance. The Pirates are pretty filled up in the outfield, so I don't see Hernandez ever being more than a bench player in Pittsburgh. Despite Hernandez having 6 years of minor league experience, he is still young at the age of 24. I will hold to my thoughts that the Pirates should try to take advantage of his upside by trading him, but there haven't been any signs of that being a real possibility. |