Hernndez is a two-time Cuban National Series Champion (1992 and 1996). Im very proud of my son, said Maria Julia Pedroso Cruz, 52. ``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.. Why would he have been nervous for that one? Branigin, William. After passing through customs in Miami, the four came by bus to a hangar to speak with reporters at about 11:30 p.m. EDT, accompanied by Mario Paredes and Ramon Pallaj of New Yorks Northeast Hispanic Catholic Center, who accompanied them on the flight. Willy Chirino. 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). 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. The pitcher's The Yankees reached the postseason once again, but they lost to the eventual World Series champion Boston Red Sox in the 2004 ALCS. The wood-paneled church was decorated simply, with two light-pink Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. players retired Was working as a physical therapist at a mental hospital when he defected with seven others, including his now-wife, Nora, on 26 December 1997. [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. The three Cubans were in a group of eight who escaped from Cuba last week and were being held in the Bahamas while U.S. officials considered their request for asylum. In nine starts, Hernndez went 2-4 with a 6.11 ERA. Nicknames: El Duque. mother draped the couple in a double, pearl rosary. sight on a street in 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. Cubas is at the center of discussions involving the fate of Hernandez, former Cuban national team catcher Alberto Hernandez (no relation) and six others who fled Cuba by raft on Christmas Eve, landing in the Bahamas. He started 15 games, going 8-2 with a 3.30 ERA. They changed planes at Miami International Airport late Thursday. ", Trending News October 11, 1965 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. Hernandez, known in his homeland as El Duque (The Duke), was banned from the baseball team in August 1996 because the Government believed he was about to defect and had aided in the defection of . display: block; Orlando Hernandez told reporters by a conference call from the Bahamas that the fate of those five was more important than rushing to the United States to resume his baseball career. The day we spoke was July 5, one day after Independence Day. After 10 hours, and with the boat taking on water, they landed on Anguilla Cay in the Bahamas. Its good. ``Im very happy. ``My daughters didnt know I was coming. Injuries limited Hernndez to just 24 starts during the 2007 season, but he pitched successfully when healthy, posting a 95 record, a 3.72 ERA and 128 strikeouts in 147 innings. Vot por Petro en contra de Ivn Duque y 4 aos ms de uribismo, porque pensaba que Petro iba a tener el congreso en contra, el ejrcito en contra y no poda atornillar se en el poder, y pues as se evitaba parte de lo que sucedi con la fiscalia, procuradora y defensora del pueblo de bolsillo que an sufrimos. United States -- shared the small, private ceremony for about He was the 1997 World Series most valuable player for the Florida Marlins and his mother was allowed to fly from Cuba to Miami to visit him just before Game 7. Or write about sports? [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. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. [citation needed] He underwent a lengthy post-surgery rehabilitation program in Florida with the intent of joining the Mets in August 2008. | Hernandez defected from Cuba in 1997 and pitched for the Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks and Mets. He delivered a memorable performance in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the 2005 ALDS against the Red Sox. "It's those five people I'm worried about, not money. } But at 28, he is not the hot prospect he would have been a few years ago. 1998. We love each [2] Then in July 1996, Hernndez was detained by Cuban state security and interrogated about his relationship to an American sports agent. Relatives: . All rights reserved. They planned to attend todays World Series parade, said Maria Cubas of Miami, whose husband helped Hernandez defect. 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. Another recent message read "My days have no sunshine; the nights have no stars," and called Molina "the love of [his] life. Where things stand in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial Head, Heart and Command. Livan left first--banking on his status as the hottest young prospect in Cuba he defected via Mexico and signed with the Florida Marlins, for whom he became one of the youngest World Series MVPs in history in 1997. ``I leave the day after tomorrow for spring training in Tampa, It was not immediately clear when _ or if _ Hernandez would travel to the United States. (December 14) Traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. However, while running sprints in the outfield the day before the playoffs started, Hernndez tore a muscle in his calf and had to be scratched from the postseason roster. Now he is one step away from getting what he wants, Livan told WSVN-TV in Miami. less than This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. 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. ``We survived on Anguilla Cay by eating conch. Publicity Listings / CBS News. He is the half-brother of major league pitcher Livn Hernndez. I celebrated, too. There were at least two men in the place, but neither was shot, they said. Fugitive in $18 million COVID fraud scheme extradited to U.S. Alex Murdaugh testifies 4 years after fatal boat crash involving son, June 7, 2010 - Florida Man Kills Four Women in Restaurant Shooting, Police Say. Never. Two hundred forty-three years after -- free country. When asked when was the last time he remembered he drove in a run, Orlando said, "In Cuba. advisor Juan In June 2013, Hernndez participated in the 67th annual Yankees Old-Timers' Day. in Cuba and the I want liberty for those five Cubans," The Associated Press quoted him as saying. 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. December 31, 1997. At the same time, Hernandez, whom Cuba had banned from baseball after being accused of helping other players defect, said he was not rejecting the U.S. parole offered last week on humanitarian grounds. Hernndez is known for his extremely high leg kick and his frequent use of the Eephus pitch, as well as his success in the playoffs. The State Department said late Wednesday that Hernandez, a star pitcher on the Cuban National Team and older brother of World Series MVP Livan Hernandez, could enter the United States along with his wife Noris and another baseball player, Alberto Hernandez Perez. 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. daughters by Thats it.. It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. rough waters after setting off in a boat together from Cuba in He wanted to name his second-born son Arnoldo, changing just one letter to distinguish between the two boys. June 8, 2010 / 4:24 PM Joshua Sears, permanent secretary of the Bahamian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the three might fly to Florida sometime Thursday. NASSAU, BAHAMAS (AP) _ Cuban pitcher Orlando ``El Duque Hernandez, his wife and another baseball player, who escaped from Cuba on a small boat, were cleared by the State . #inline-recirc-item--id-d49e47ec-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-d49e47ec-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { Hernandez left his first wife, Maria Julia Pedroso, when Orlando and his older brother were 5 and 6 years old. Later PART OF AUDACY SPORTS. 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. These days Hernandez is an analyst for ESPNs Spanish language radio and TV broadcasts. I play golf (3 handicap), and work at ESPN Deportes. rose After Escape From Cuba, Pitcher Orlando Hernandez, Brother of World Series MVP Livan Hernandez, Is Granted OK To Enter United StatesBy EVAN PEREZ. : El Duque Loving Life, Gio: Giants can't take next step if they pay Saquon Barkley, have bigger needs, Knicks assign Miles McBride to Westchester, Nets still have no timeline for Ben Simmons return, Oswald Peraza gunning for Yankees starting shortstop job: 'That's my goal', Derek Jeter won't see much screen time in first season as TV analyst: Report, WFAN Sports Radio 101.9 FM/66AM New York|. boat with the couple. Free is the best thing in life.. DAVID BEARD Staff WriterStaff Writer Nancy San Martin contributed to this report. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. By Jon Rimmer @thetrainingrim Jan 17, 2022, 12:00pm EST. 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. Posted a 53-38 record with a 4.04 ERA in five seasons with the New York Yankees. But he maintained a relationship with the boys, and when Orlando became a. }, First published on June 8, 2010 / 4:24 PM. El Duque, who was the Joe Jackson of Cuba, banned from baseball and living in a shack behind the house of his best friend, exudes personality, even on the mound, where he is to pitching what. The cardinal called Yankees owner George Steinbrenner during the first inning of Wednesdays game to give him the news. [12], On July 2, 2010, Hernndez signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals, attempting a comeback. I think every time in my mind: This is a baseball game. By the evening, the Cuban ambassador to the United Nations called OConnor and said Castro would allow the Hernandez family to travel to the United States, Zwilling said. I didnt know how important it was for us.. [citation needed] A toe injury that required season-ending surgery in late August 2008 ended Hernndez' season without him throwing a pitch for the Mets. [January 2003]. I love USA. 17,271st in major league history) Yesterday, its a good day for the USA, El Duque says. came in the He finished in fourth place in AL Rookie of the Year voting. He was part of the Yankees' 1998 World Series-winning team that defeated the San Diego Padres. Awild-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 Mets. The Yankees played in the World Series for the fourth year in a row, but were defeated by the Arizona Diamondbacks. It seems to me Ive lost some weight.. Finding the guy who can pitch in New York under the pressure of the October spotlight. 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. who survived 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). He also won a World Series ring in 2005 with the Chicago White Sox. Ex-Georgia star Jalen Carter was racing in deadly crash, arrest warrants allege We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. other, and we wanted to share our lives, Hernandez said, squeezing from the SABR BioProject, More Orlando Hernndez Pages at Baseball Reference. 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. Hernandez said he hadnt received any offers. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. As the treatment for the El Duque movie was . 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. Has two daughters, Yahumara Hernndez Manzo (15 March 1990) and Stheffi Hernndez Manzo (15 July 1995) by ex-wife, Norma Elvira Manzo Ibanez. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. He is the half-brother of major league pitcher Livn Hernndez . The United States has not offered refuge to the other five players, who under a Cuba-Bahamas treaty are liable for deportation. Because the Yankees swept the division series over Texas in three games, that first postseason start didnt come until Game 4 of the ALCS in Cleveland, and even worse was that the Yankees were staring at a 2-1 series deficit, in danger of wasting their historic 114-win regular season. Even after going 12-4 with a 3.13 ERA in 21 starts for the 1998 Yankees juggernaut, there was still some mystery about how Hernandez would pitch in the postseason. They didnt lose again that October, and El Duque picked up another victory in Game 2 of the World Series against San Diego with seven innings of one-run ball. Orlando Hernndez was born in Villa Clara, Cuba. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Regalado, of Coral Gables, Fla., allegedly shot Molina and then charged into the restaurant, bypassing two men before opening fire on a group of six women, killing three of them and critically wounding three others. [8] He never appeared in a game for the Expos, missing the entire season due to a rotator cuff injury in his throwing shoulder that required surgery. 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. at a Coral Gables 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. 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. Hernandezs half-brother, Livan, also played baseball in Cuba and defected during a team trip to Mexico in 1995. [3] On Christmas Day 1997, Hernndez defected from Cuba, departing on a boat from the small city of Caibarin. Hell probably never find anyone better at that than Orlando El Duque Hernandez. He returned in 2014. [14][15], Hernndez officially retired from Major League Baseball on August 18, 2011. while Orlando's Hernndez underwent foot surgery following the 2007 season and was not ready to begin the 2008 season with the Mets. General Manager Mike Rizzo informed Hernndez that he would not receive a September call-up, and Hernndez left the organization. Agreed to a one-year contract with the Montreal Expos for $4.1 million. It was in those October moments whenEl Duque shined, going 8-1 for the Yankees teams that won three straight World Series titles from 1998 to 2000. Arnaldo-the father-liked the name so much that he decided to make it a trend. Pedrosa, in ivory. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. He was the 1997 World Series MVP for the Florida Marlins, and his mother was allowed to fly from Cuba to Miami to visit him just before Game 7. It was the worst mass murder in the city's history. But I remember the guys around me, everyone was worrying about my first game more than me.. ``His situation is different now because of the age factor, said Al Avila, director of Latin American operations for the Marlins. [16] He broadcast the 2017 World Series for ESPN Deportes Radio.[17]. ``I am very happy that I will be able to see my dad. As a non-U.S. resident, however, he was able to negotiate as a free agent. They landed on a remote Bahamian island and were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. Awaiting at the altar with Hernandez was Osmani Lorenzo -- who He also represented Havana in Selective Series, on teams including Ciudad Habana and Habaneros. -- 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. Exceeded rookie limits during 1998 season, Agents: Greg Genske Previously: Joe Cubas, View Player Bio Here's a short 10 Second Clip of Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez back when he was on the Chicago White Sox warming up one the mound prior to his start against t. Gerardo Regalado shot dead his wife, Liazan Molina, 27, and three other women late Sunday, police said. "He went straight for the women," Rodriguez said. Directed by Mario Diaz, produced by MLB Productions Cubans Livan and Orlando Hernandez rode their arms to freedom and triumph in the major leagues. Coronado was recovering Monday from gunshot wounds to her chest and arm. Why is everybody asking me about the game tonight? Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. once played for the Florida Marlins and is now with the San Francisco ``It was a rough trip, Hernandez said. I pitch good under pressure. And then he laughs a good laugh. Livan meanwhile, was finding his fortune in Miami with the Marlins. Catherine of Siena Church. The White Sox reached the World Series and swept the Houston Astros to seal their first championship since 1917. They landed on a remote Bahamian island and were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses, Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. 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. ``I will say `Hi to him, hug him and tell him we have to move on so he can be successful in the big leagues.. ``I am very happy that I will be able to see my dad. September 30, 2007 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. half-brother Livan, who After the 2005 season, Hernndez was tradedalong with relief pitcher Luis Vizcano and highly touted prospect outfielder Chris Youngto the Arizona Diamondbacks for former teammate Javier Vzquez. His name was not listed on players' rosters put out by Cuba's winter league, said Manolo Alvarez, the Cuban-born Spanish-language broadcaster for the Marlins. Felix Fuentes said his sister, Ivet Coronado, called him after the shooting saying she had been shot and was bleeding. OK, he says. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com . But a lot of pitchers throw balls.. The Yankees then won their third straight World Series title, defeating the New York Mets. 2023 Audacy, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. On January 15, 2003, Hernndez was traded by the Yankees to the Montreal Expos in a three-team deal that involved the Chicago White Sox. 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. "It is with great pain that we reach out to everyone affected and offer our prayers in this time of sorrow," a statement from the Hernandez family said. sipping Now he can continue his career that he was doing. The cardinal called Steinbrenner during the first inning of Wednesdays game to give him the news, and the owner arranged the plane ride. Hernandez even helped a busy waitstaff bus tables and hand out menus, so the thought of him being nervous quickly escaped Torres mind. Other Works 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. the Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Staff Writer Nancy San Martin contributed to this report. cu, High School: Villa Clara (Villa Clara, Cuba), Debut: Three months later, he was banned from Cuban baseball. 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. Regalado and Hernandez have the same mother, and Hernandez has mentioned him in stories about their life in Cuba before immigrating to the U.S., The Miami Herald reported. 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. [9] He missed the start of the 2004 season while recovering from his rotator cuff surgery. Orlando Hernndez weighed 210 lbs (95 kg) when playing. He fled by climbing onto a rickety raft with his wife, Noris Bosch, and six others last December. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Orlando ``El Duque Hernandez was reunited early today with the family he hasn't seen in nearly a year. 100 people at St. The organization was confident . 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. He has been married to Noris Bosch since February 14, 2000. Orlando Hernndez was born on October 11, 1965. 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. The wife-to-be of ``El Duque walked down the aisle in a tiara. Garland testifies before Senate panel amid ongoing special counsel probes, Colon cancer rates rising in younger age group, study finds, Top McCarthy aide, House Oversight chair each met with Ashli Babbitt's mother, What to know about Shigella bacteria as drug-resistant strain spreads, Closing arguments underway in double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, Ex-Georgia star Jalen Carter was racing in deadly crash, arrest warrants allege, Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students. "I've asked around, and nobody's ever heard of him.". He has trouble with lefthanded hitters, which may relegate him to specialty relief in the postseason. They include Hernandez's cousin, Joel Pedroso, who Cubas said is a possible major league talent. Named to Baseball Digest magazine's 1998 Rookie All-Star Team. The wife-to-be of ``El Duque walked down the aisle in a tiara. "This has taken everyone by surprise," Maulini said. Hernandez and his mother wept and hugged each other as friends stood by with bottles of champagne. The baseball star and the dance teacher fell in love at first He was one of their best pitchers during the regular season, finishing 12-4 with a 3.13 earned run average. I have good friends, a good life. 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. Now, scouts from major league baseball teams will probably line up to see the latest Hernandez, who was regarded as the top pitcher on the communist island with a 129-47 lifetime record and a 90 mph fastball. Please enter valid email address to continue. I have missed him, said Hernandezs older daughter, 8-year-old Yahumara. at a Coral Gables The rampage began in the parking lot of Yoyito Restaurant in Hialeah, Fla.,about 11 miles northwest of Miami, where Regalado was seen arguing with his wife, Liazan Molina, Hialeah police Detective Eddie Rodriguez said. Steinbrenner notified Hernandez and arranged for a plane to fly the family from Miami to New York. In his broadcasting role these days, its hard for Hernandez not to notice the change in the game, all the hard throwers. Five of them remain in a detention camp and could be returned to Cuba. Some of the victims worked at the restaurant. Hernndez enjoyed his best year as a major league pitcher in 1999; he had a 179 record and set career highs in strikeouts (157) and innings pitched (214.1) as a Yankee. We present them here for purely educational purposes. display: none; garlands in their hair. Cabeza, Corazon and Commando.. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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. Data Provided By In March of 1998, the Yankees finalized a deal with Cuban pitching legend Orlando "El Duque" Hernndez. [citation needed] He was re-signed by the Mets on November 14, 2006. Orlando Hernndez has won 4 World Series. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He was previously married to Norma Elvira Manzo Ibanez. Yahumaras shirt was emblazoned with a photograph of her fathers face, and her sisters shirt bore the name of El Duque. Witnesses said the shooting spree started with an argument between the couple in the restaurant parking lot.

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