The Book on Roman Hernandez
Prospect Info and Scouting Report
Roman Hernandez / OF, KC
Born 6/1/1988
Matanzas,
Cuba
Height 6-0
Weight 200
Bats/Throws R/R
524
ScoutingBook Combine Ranking (5/17/2012): #312
MiLB.com Season Preview: Unranked or n/a
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Baseball Prospectus: Unranked or n/a
A hard-hitting Cuban expat who's been lingering in the Dominican since the end of the Series Nacional's 2010 season, Matanzas native Roman Hernandez (Jorrin) is a corner power bat who probably ends up as a right field option in MLB, especially if he gives up on his self-image as a speed threat and sticks to spraying balls all over the field, which is his real strength.
A near-mature prospect who will be 24 years old this season, Hernandez has a good eye at the plate (unusual in Cuban youngsters) and a sweet line-drive stroke that should clear at least a few outfield fences. He looks like he could be a viable bench player today, though a year pushing through the high minors might better acclimate him to the US game.
[ Bio Updated Spring, 2012 ]
News and Notes
2/7/2012 by KDaddy
Roman Hernandez has signed with the Royals, and will be sending a half-million dollar signing bonus back to his family in Cuba, one way or the other. Hernandez projects as a bench player with some power right now, and looks best in a corner outfield slot. At only 23, he still has room to grow, too.