Jonathan
Hernández
PAge : 30Throws : R
#20
Jonathan Hernández
#20P
Height : 6' 3" · Weight : 86 kg · Bats : R · Throws : R · MLB debut : 2019-08-21
Born in : Memphis, TN, USA
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 16 | 0 | 0 | 5.68 | 25.1 | 22 | 1.34 |
| 2024 | 29 | 3 | 1 | 5.40 | 43.1 | 39 | 1.59 | |
| 2024 | Seattle Mariners | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11.57 | 2.1 | 3 | 1.71 |
| 2024 | Texas Rangers | 26 | 3 | 1 | 5.05 | 41.0 | 36 | 1.59 |
| 2023 | Texas Rangers | 33 | 1 | 2 | 5.40 | 31.2 | 34 | 1.58 |
| 2022 | Texas Rangers | 29 | 2 | 3 | 2.97 | 30.1 | 27 | 1.42 |
| 2020 | Texas Rangers | 27 | 5 | 1 | 2.90 | 31.0 | 31 | 1.03 |
| 2019 | Texas Rangers | 9 | 2 | 1 | 4.32 | 16.2 | 19 | 1.62 |
| Career totals | 143 | 13 | 8 | 4.49 | 178.1 | 172 | 1.43 | |
Advanced stats, 2026 Relief pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
5.68
FIP
4.96
xFIP
4.63
ERA-
136
WHIP
1.34
K%
20.2 %
BB%
11.9 %
Strikeouts
22
Innings
25.3
Wins
0
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2027 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-0.1
Strikeouts
29
2026 WAR
-0.1
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (+2)
- 20220.0 WAR · 0.0 per full season
- 20230.0 WAR · 0.0 per full season
- 2024-0.4 WAR · -0.6 per full season
- 2026-0.1 WAR · -0.3 per full season
Outlook, age included
+2 · 29 y.o. · prime years
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2026
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100, computed from Statcast and MLB stats over four seasons, never by hand. 75 = established regular, 87 = 90th percentile, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
58
Replacement or prospect
- VEL
- Velocity
- 84
- STF
- Stuff
- 62
- CTL
- Control
- 59
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 66
- STA
- Stamina
- —
- DUR
- Durability
- 60
- EX
- Experience
- 75
Why these ratings?Hide details
- VEL — Velocity : Fastball velocity
- STF — Stuff : Strikeouts, K − BB
- CTL — Control : Walks avoided
- CNT — Contact allowed : xwOBA, barrels and hard-hit balls allowed
- STA — Stamina : Innings per start and innings pitched
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2026
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
A pitcher's WAR
Computed by MLB from FIP (strikeouts, walks, home runs). FIP: 4.96 · RA9-WAR: -0.2
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2026 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Fastball
97.3 mi/h
84th percentile
K%
20.2 %
27th percentile
BB%
11.9 %
23th percentile
xERA
4.38
28th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.321
28th percentile
Barrels allowed
5.4 %
74th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Fastball | K% | BB% | xERA | xwOBA allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LAD | -0.1 | 25 | 58 | 97.3 | 20.2 | 11.9 | 4.38 | .321 |
| 2024 | SEA | -0.4 | 7 | 57 | 96.7 | 20.3 | 14.6 | 4.74 | .338 |
| 2023 | TEX | 0.0 | 27 | 63 | 97.5 | 23.1 | 10.2 | 4.93 | .339 |
| 2022 | TEX | 0.0 | 31 | 62 | 98.0 | 20.6 | 13.0 | 4.08 | .316 |
Game log, 2026
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15 | vs MIL | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5.68 |
| Aug 9 | @ AZ | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.45 |
| Aug 5 | @ CHC | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.08 |
| Aug 3 | @ CHC | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.32 |
| Jun 29 | @ ATH | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8.15 |
| Jun 26 | @ SD | 1.0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8.27 |
| Jun 21 | vs BAL | 1.2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6.46 |
| Jun 20 | vs BAL | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.61 |
| Jun 14 | @ CWS | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.97 |
| Jun 12 | @ CWS | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5.40 |
Jonathan Hernández in five questions
What is Jonathan Hernández's record in 2026?
Jonathan Hernández is 0-0 in 2026, with a 5.68 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 25.3 innings.
How old and how tall is Jonathan Hernández?
Jonathan Hernández is 30 years old (born July 6, 1996). He is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 190 lb (86 kg).
Where is Jonathan Hernández from?
Jonathan Hernández was born in Memphis, TN, United States.
How good is Jonathan Hernández?
Jonathan Hernández produced -0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2026. His PAL rating is 25 out of 100: below average for his position.
What is Jonathan Hernández's projection for 2027?
Our projection has him at -0.1 WAR in 2027, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.