César
Hernández
2B · Very poor
- PAL
- 6
- WAR
- 0.5
- HR
- 1
2022№ 212 / 277
César Hernández
#12B
Biography
- Height
- 5' 10"
- Weight
- 83 kg
- Bats
- S
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- May 29, 2013
- Born
- May 23, 1990 (36)
- Birthplace
- Valencia, Venezuela
- Nickname
- Cesita
Career history
- Washington Nationals · 2022 (1 season)
- Chicago White Sox · 2021 (1 season)
- Cleveland Guardians · 2020 – 2021 (2 seasons)
- Philadelphia Phillies · 2013 – 2019 (7 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Washington Nationals | 147 | 560 | 139 | 1 | 34 | .248 | .629 |
| 2021 | 149 | 570 | 132 | 21 | 62 | .232 | .694 | |
| 2021 | Chicago White Sox | 53 | 194 | 45 | 3 | 15 | .232 | .608 |
| 2021 | Cleveland Guardians | 96 | 376 | 87 | 18 | 47 | .231 | .738 |
| 2020 | Cleveland Guardians | 58 | 233 | 66 | 3 | 20 | .283 | .763 |
| 2019 | Philadelphia Phillies | 161 | 612 | 171 | 14 | 71 | .279 | .741 |
| 2018 | Philadelphia Phillies | 161 | 605 | 153 | 15 | 60 | .253 | .718 |
| 2017 | Philadelphia Phillies | 128 | 511 | 150 | 9 | 34 | .294 | .794 |
| 2016 | Philadelphia Phillies | 155 | 547 | 161 | 6 | 39 | .294 | .764 |
| 2015 | Philadelphia Phillies | 127 | 405 | 110 | 1 | 35 | .272 | .687 |
| 2014 | Philadelphia Phillies | 66 | 114 | 27 | 1 | 4 | .237 | .571 |
| 2013 | Philadelphia Phillies | 34 | 121 | 35 | 0 | 10 | .289 | .675 |
| Career totals | 1186 | 4278 | 1144 | 71 | 369 | .267 | .716 | |
César Hernández: our analysis
2022 season: .248 AVG, .311 OBP, .318 SLG, 1 HR, 34 RBI, 10 SB. WAR 0.5 (212th of 277) · PAL 6, very poor.
In 2022, César Hernández, 36, posts a PAL Rating of 6 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of 0.5 ranks 212th among 277 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
His strengths: speed (63, above average). On the other hand, power (1, among the weakest in the league) and offense (14, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), his biggest contribution: positional (+1.6); his biggest cost: batting (-13.7).
A marked decline: his PAL was 28 in 2021, against 6 now; his WAR went from 1.5 to 0.5.
Advanced stats, 2022 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
81
wOBA
.283
xwOBA
.295
OPS
.629
AVG
.248
OBP
.311
HR
1
RBI
34
SB
10
PA
617
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2023 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
0.4
80% of cases: -1.9 to 2.7
Home runs
1
2022 WAR
0.5
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (-7)
- 20211.5 WAR · 1.4 per full season
- 20220.5 WAR · 0.5 per full season
Outlook, age included
-22 · 32 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2022
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
65
Depth
- CON
- Contact
- 78
- POW
- Power
- 58
- EYE
- Eye
- 76
- SPD
- Speed
- 79
- FLD
- Fielding
- 69
- DUR
- Durability
- 86
- EX
- Experience
- 81
Why these ratings?Hide details
- CON — Contact : Strikeouts avoided, xBA, squared-up contact
- POW — Power : Barrels, exit velocity, home runs, xSLG
- EYE — Eye : Walks and strikeouts
- SPD — Speed : Sprint speed (Statcast), baserunning
- FLD — Fielding : Outs above average, WAR fielding runs
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2022
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
WAR, in runs
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2022 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg exit velocity
84.8 mi/h
3th percentile
Max exit velocity
110.8 mi/h
46th percentile
Barrels
2.4 %
7th percentile
Hard-hit
29.7 %
8th percentile
xBA
.249
56th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
28.3 pi/s
76th percentile
Outs above average
-4
24th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Avg exit velocity | Max exit velocity | Barrels | Hard-hit | xBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | WSH | 0.5 | 6 | 65 | 84.8 | 110.8 | 2.4 | 29.7 | .249 |
| 2021 | CWS | 1.5 | 28 | 71 | 87.4 | 110.2 | 6.8 | 33.2 | .241 |
Game log, 2022
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5 | @ NYM | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .248 |
| Oct 4 | @ NYM | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .248 |
| Oct 4 | @ NYM | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .248 |
| Oct 2 | vs PHI | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .248 |
| Oct 1 | vs PHI | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .247 |
| Sep 30 | vs PHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .245 |
| Sep 28 | vs ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .245 |
| Sep 27 | vs ATL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .245 |
| Sep 26 | vs ATL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .247 |
| Sep 23 | @ MIA | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .249 |
César Hernández: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does César Hernández have in 2022?
César Hernández has 1 home run in 147 games in 2022, with a .248 batting average, 34 RBIs and a .629 OPS.
How old is César Hernández?
César Hernández is 36 years old: he was born on May 23, 1990.
How tall is César Hernández, and how much does he weigh?
César Hernández is 5'10" (178 cm) and weighs 183 lb (83 kg).
Where is César Hernández from?
Venezuela: César Hernández was born in Valencia, Venezuela.
How good is César Hernández?
César Hernández produced 0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022, 213th of 277 players at his position in the MLB. His PAL rating is 6 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is César Hernández a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 213th of 277 players at his position in the MLB in 2022. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is César Hernández getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 28 in 2021 to 6 in 2022 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is César Hernández's projection for 2023?
Our projection has him at 0.4 WAR in 2023, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.