The Book on Gorkys Hernandez
Prospect Info
Gorkys 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 .316/.361/.387 with 10 steals for Double-A Mississippi (Braves) in 2009, followed by an adjustment-impacted .262/.312/.340 with 9 more swipes at Pittsburgh's own AA Altoona. He shows no real signs of power, at least not yet, but he's fast and talented with exceptional defensive range. He could get a look in Pittsburgh in 2010, though any significant impact should be in 2011 or later.
Ranking in ScoutingBook (3/14/2010): #179 
Ranking in Baseball America 2010: Unranked
Ranking in Baseball Prospectus: Unranked
Ranking in MiLB.com 2010 Season Preview Unranked
Ranking from the Sporting News: Unranked
Ranking from ESPN: Unranked
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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