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. 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. 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 . Un poco de contexto primero. But at 28, he is not the hot prospect he would have been a few years ago. I enjoy my family and enjoy my friends and watch a lot of baseball, man, says the 53-year old father of five (ages ranging 29 to 4) and grandfather of two. Fugitive in $18 million COVID fraud scheme extradited to U.S. display: none; After his trade to the Mets, Hernndez went 97 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts as the Mets won the National League East. 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. advisor Juan Hell probably never find anyone better at that than Orlando El Duque Hernandez. Hernandez was a star pitcher for the Cuban national team for a decade before defecting in December 1997. Awaiting at the altar with Hernandez was Osmani Lorenzo -- who The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Both born in Villa Clara, Cuba, Livan was born on February 20, 1975 while Orlando was born on October 11, 1965 Orlando has many accomplishments including, playing on the Cuban National team, signing with the Yankees, winning 19 postseason games and 4 World . #inline-recirc-item--id-d49e47ec-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d ~ .item:nth-child(5) { Hernandez's mother, two daughters and ex-wife arrived at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey on the private jet of team owner George Steinbrenner, NBC reported. It was the worst mass murder in the city's history. Two hundred forty-three years after -- free country. As a non-U.S. resident, however, he was able to negotiate as a free agent. The Cuban national team left Hernndez off of their roster in the 1996 Summer Olympics. The Yankees played in the World Series for the fourth year in a row, but were defeated by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Livan meanwhile, was finding his fortune in Miami with the Marlins. [6] However, Hernndez declined this offer, eventually accepting an offer of asylum in Costa Rica. 17,271st in major league history) Hernndez's debut season in the National League allowed him to attain some offensive feats for the first time in his career. With his fifth straight postseason entry, the Yankees faced the Anaheim Angels in the 2002 ALDS, but lost the series. October 11, 1965 "Asylum Pitch: Persecution or Curveball. Finding the guy who can pitch in New York under the pressure of the October spotlight. Many thanks to him. 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. 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. I celebrated, too. display: none; 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. 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. June 8, 2010 / 4:24 PM Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. 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[13] He went 21 with a 1.72 ERA with 21 strikeouts in .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}15+23 innings for the Rookie League Gulf Coast Nationals and the Double-A Harrisburg Senators in the Washington Nationals organization. Never. The Cuban ambassador to the United Nations called OConnor late Wednesday and said the visit was a go, Zwilling said. They planned to attend todays World Series parade, said Maria Cubas of Miami, whose husband helped Hernandez defect. I never separated a postseason game from a regular season game or a World Series game, Hernandez says. cu, High School: Villa Clara (Villa Clara, Cuba), Debut: Born: Do you have a sports website? }, First published on June 8, 2010 / 4:24 PM. 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. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. It was not immediately clear when _ or if _ Hernandez would travel to the United States. But its no surprise that velocity isnt the only thing that matters to a pitcher who had the varied arsenal that El Duque had. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. In his broadcasting role these days, its hard for Hernandez not to notice the change in the game, all the hard throwers. At the reception, couples hugged the ballroom's upstairs balcony, The wife-to-be of ``El Duque walked down the aisle in a tiara. ``Im very happy. Oh yeah, why not? The ballplayer, Juan Medina, a 21- or 22-year-old pitcher from Camaguey, is at least the 25th Cuban ballplayer to defect since 1991. Its good. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com . Neither Avila nor Don Mitchell, the Arizona Diamondbacks director of scouting, had heard of Medina. once played for the Florida Marlins and is now with the San Francisco Hernandez and his mother wept and hugged each other as friends stood by with bottles of champagne. 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. 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. Colonnade Hotel in a white Rolls-Royce. [9] He missed the start of the 2004 season while recovering from his rotator cuff surgery. fountain overflowed with ferns. I didnt know how important it was for us.. 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. Name: Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez Position: Starting pitcher Born: October 11, 1965 (Villa Clara, Cuba) Yankee Years: 1998-2002, 2004 Primary number: 26 Yankee statistics: 61-40, 3.96 ERA,. Three months later, he was banned from Cuban baseball. Felix Fuentes said his sister, Ivet Coronado, called him after the shooting saying she had been shot and was bleeding. I tell Duque that to the rest of us it looked like he pitched better in the postseason, that he took things to another level. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. He also wounded three women at Yoyito's Cafe in Hialeah before killing himself. 01 Mar 2023 12:55:08 Hernandez asked Cardinal John OConnor for help in bringing his family in from Cuba, said Joe Zwilling, a spokesman for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York. When asked when was the last time he remembered he drove in a run, Orlando said, "In Cuba. Orlando Hernndez was born on October 11, 1965. Omni Im human, he says. Livan Hernandez, 22, told reporters Wednesday he was overjoyed with the news that he may be reunited with his brother. Although he told the media when he arrived in New York that he was born in 1969, Hernndez's divorce papers from Norma Elvira Manzo Ibanez revealed that he was born in 1965. Major league righthanders, who were batting .144 against him as of Aug. 9, have no more of a chance against El Duque than does a bowl of wings. Romero and his wife (opposite), El Duque and five other refugees: 1. left Cuba for Anguilla Cay to meet Ramis's boat . Bosch marched down the aisle on the arm of Hernandez's financial Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. After two months in Costa Rica, Hernndez entered the U.S. on a visa arranged by the New York Yankees, with whom he had negotiated a four-year, $6.6 million contract.[7]. Willy Chirino. ``They are the children of an athlete, and they have to see me play ball.. In September 1995, Hernndez's half-brother, Livn Hernndez, defected from Cuba. HIALEAH, Fla. (CBS/AP) The half brother of former Yankee star Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez, Gerardo Regalado, allegedly committed a shocking murder-suicide rampage in South Florida Sunday,. Hernandez, Cubas and the Miami-based Cuban American National Foundation are negotiating with Bahamian authorities for their release. Although he told the media when he arrived in New York that he was born in 1969, Hernndez's divorce papers from Norma Elvira Manzo Ibanez revealed that he was born in 1965. 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). Staff Writer Nancy San Martin contributed to this report. New York Yankees pitcher Orlando Hernandez and Noris Bosch -- "Cuban Baseball Defector Gets 'Humanitarian Parole. [citation needed] He was re-signed by the Mets on November 14, 2006. Data Provided By The U.S. State Department said the family, which includes Hernandezs daughters Steffi, 3, and Yahumara, 8, were to have a brief visit before returning to Cuba. Orlando Hernandez, who signed a four-year $6.6 million contract with the Yankees in March, was banned from playing in Cuba for dealing with American major league scouts. Im very proud of my son, said Maria Julia Pedroso Cruz, 52. Closing arguments begin in double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh Hernadezs daughters remained in Havana with their mother, Hernandezs ex-wife. In 1999, The Smoking Gun published his divorce decree from Cuba;[18] the document, which had surfaced in connection with a child support case brought by his ex-wife, revealed him to have been born in 1965. In nine starts, Hernndez went 2-4 with a 6.11 ERA. Younger half brother of Livan Hernndez, who defected from Cuba in 1995 and signed with the Florida Marlins. If he had immediately become a U.S. resident, he would have been subject to baseball's regular draft and could only have negotiated terms with the team that picked him. Afterward, the couple sped to Coral Gables' 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 Department on Wednesday to enter the United States. 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. Join our linker program. Told the night before by Cardenal that he would be pitching Game 4, El Duque replied with a calm, cool OK, thank you.. Hernndez signed a one-year contract to return to the New York Yankees on March 11, 2004. He also won a World Series ring in 2005 with the Chicago White Sox. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. After Escape From Cuba, Pitcher Orlando Hernandez, Brother of World Series MVP Livan Hernandez, Is Granted OK To Enter United StatesBy EVAN PEREZ. } "[citation needed] Then, on August 20, 2006, at Shea Stadium, Hernndez had the first stolen base of his career. Orlando ``El Duque Hernandez was reunited early today with the family he hasnt seen in nearly a year. Another recent message read "My days have no sunshine; the nights have no stars," and called Molina "the love of [his] life. General Manager Mike Rizzo informed Hernndez that he would not receive a September call-up, and Hernndez left the organization. ``Now I have two sons, and a daughter, said a beaming Maria Julia Orlando Hernndez has won 4 World Series. The Rangers informed him that they would not call him up to the major leagues because they did not believe he had the velocity or command to pitch there. He delivered a memorable performance in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the 2005 ALDS against the Red Sox. -- 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. Hernndez went 12-13 with a 4.51 ERA during the 2000 regular season. Cubas also said Medina, the pitcher who he said flew to Costa Rica on Sunday night, could be a big league prospect. HIALEAH, Fla. (CBS/AP) The half brother of former Yankee star Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez, Gerardo Regalado, allegedly committed a shocking murder-suicide rampage in South Florida Sunday, that left four women dead, including his wife, and wounded three others. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 1:07PM. 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. Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Orlando Hernandez. } These days Hernandez is an analyst for ESPNs Spanish language radio and TV broadcasts. Gerardo Regalado shot dead his wife, Liazan Molina, 27, and three other women late Sunday, police said. ``We survived on Anguilla Cay by eating conch. Police suspect troubles in Regalado's marriage may have triggered the slaughter, even though Facebook postings just hours before gave them the appearance of a happy couple. Danys Baez of the The official site of Major League Baseball still gives his year of birth as 1969, while his pages on ESPN and Baseball-Reference.com list it as 1965. Hernndez played for Industriales of Havana in the Cuban National Series, helping the team win that title in 1992 and 1996. 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. Publicity Listings The cardinal called Yankees owner George Steinbrenner during the first inning of Wednesdays game to give him the news. 2010 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. During the ceremony, Livan Hernandez also prayed next to them, I have good friends, a good life. 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. 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. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. 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El Duque had it all, and still does have it all. Five of them remain in a detention camp and could be returned to Cuba. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. Their trip to the United States was much easier than the one taken by Hernandez, who fled Cuba 10 months ago by climbing onto a rickety raft with his current wife, Noris Bosch, and six others. 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 . Head, Heart and Command. But major-league officials, who have scouting reports on the two Hernandez players, had little information on Pedroso or Medina. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. 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. cocktails and snacking on smoked salmon with caviar on toast The baseball star and the dance teacher fell in love at first ``I am very happy that I will be able to see my dad. Hernandez defected from Cuba in 1997 and pitched for the Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks and Mets. 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. 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. Tonight is a baseball game, he said he was thinking to himself. He was part of the Yankees' 1998 World Series-winning team that defeated the San Diego Padres. 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. [2005], View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. other, and we wanted to share our lives, Hernandez said, squeezing Directed by Mario Diaz, produced by MLB Productions Cubans Livan and Orlando Hernandez rode their arms to freedom and triumph in the major leagues. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. He was previously married to Norma Elvira Manzo Ibanez. Witnesses said the shooting spree started with an argument between the couple in the restaurant parking lot. Noris in tow, ``of course, he added. They changed planes at Miami International Airport late Thursday. Mr. Garcia was referring to El Duque's two daughters, his mother and his former wife, who were allowed to leave Cuba by Mr. Castro after the intercession of John Cardinal O'Connor and others.. It was his first appearance during Old-Timers' Day. The four were granted permission by Cuba to fly to the United States on Thursday night. Orlando Hernndez Pedroso (born October 11, 1965), nicknamed "El Duque" (Spanish for "The Duke"), is a Cuban-born right-handed former professional baseball pitcher. He had not talked to Hernandez, who wanted to return with all seven who were with him on the boat. The cardinal called Steinbrenner during the first inning of Wednesdays game to give him the news, and the owner arranged the plane ride. Hernandez would help the Yankees win two more World Series titles in 1999 and 2000. [3] On Christmas Day 1997, Hernndez defected from Cuba, departing on a boat from the small city of Caibarin. But they have to see me play baseball, Hernandez said at a news conference earlier Wednesday at the Bahamian immigration headquarters. Hernandez said. Hernndez went 4-7 with a 4.85 ERA in 17 games (16 starts). ``It was a rough trip, Hernandez said. Now he can continue his career that he was doing. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. He is the half-brother of major league pitcher Livn Hernndez. He also pitched for the White Sox, Diamondbacks and Mets in a career that lasted parts of nine major league seasons and also included minor league stops with the Nationals and Rangers organizations. These days Hernandez is an analyst for ESPN's Spanish language radio and TV broadcasts. 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. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Hernandez earned his promotion by ripping through the minors with 74 strikeouts in 51 1/3 innings. 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. 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. 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 was one of their best pitchers during the regular season, finishing 12-4 with a 3.13 earned run average. But a lot of pitchers throw balls.. garlands in their hair. El Duque is a nickname for Orlando Hernndez. The cardinal then sent a message to Cuban President Fidel Castro on Wednesday morning on behalf of the baseball player. Carlos Collar. Hernndez underwent foot surgery following the 2007 season and was not ready to begin the 2008 season with the Mets. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Orlando Hernndez was born in Villa Clara, Cuba. 1998. Cubas, the sports agent who helped Orlando Hernandez's half brother, Livan Hernandez, defect, is trying to get Costa Rica or the Dominican Republic to offer residency to Orlando and Alberto Hernandez. while Orlando's the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. "I just can't abandon my friends. Official Sites. But I remember the guys around me, everyone was worrying about my first game more than me.. 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. By Jon Rimmer @thetrainingrim Jan 17, 2022, 12:00pm EST. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { Brought on in relief with the bases loaded and no outs, Hernndez induced two fly ball outs before striking out Johnny Damon without surrendering a run. 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. 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. The United States has not offered refuge to the other five players, who under a Cuba-Bahamas treaty are liable for deportation. The pitcher's September 30, 2007 Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. 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. Please enter valid email address to continue. 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