The Book on Gorkys Hernandez

Prospect Info

PITGorkys Hernandez
Born 9/7/1987
OF, PIT

After a brief stint in the Atlanta system, onetime Tiger prospect Gorkys Hernandez was shipped to the Pirates for Nate McLouth in 2009 before ever getting a real shot with the Braves. Still, he's is a quality prospect who hit .264/.348/.387 with 20 steals for Double-A Myrtle Beach in 2008. He's fast and talented, with exceptional defensive range, but his meaningful arrival still looks to be another year or two away.

Ranking in ScoutingBook (7/4/2009): #98

Ranking in Baseball America 2009: #62

Ranking in Baseball Prospectus: #78

Ranking in MiLB.com 2009 Season Preview Unranked

Ranking from the Sporting News: Unranked

Ranking from ESPN: #88

Player Updates and Notes

Gorkys Hernandez has been shipped off to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a package for outfielder Nate McLouth. His opportunities in Pittsburgh are just as blocked as they were in Atlanta, but the defensive-minded centerfielder still has an MLB future... sooner or later.

6/3/2009 by KDaddy

Gorkys Hernandez may see some MLB playing time this September, as the rebuilding Braves figure out which of their many young talents will be helpful in assembling an outfield for 2009.

9/3/2008 by KDaddy

Hernandez, who was expected as recently as a month ago to make the Braves opening day roster, will now compete for fourth or fifth OF spot in Spring Training.

1/14/2008 by BallGrrrl

Gorkys Hernandez was traded to the Atlanta Braves today, along with pitching prospect Jair Jurrjens. The Tigers gain veteran shortstop Edgar Renteria in return.

10/29/2007 by BallGrrrl

 

 

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