Pedro Michel Hernández (born April 12, 1989) is a

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n former

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. He played in

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(MLB) with the

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, Minnesota Twins, and Colorado Rockies.

Professional career

San Diego Padres

Hernández signed with the

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as an international free agent in 2009, after he graduated from the Padres baseball academy in the

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. After the 2011 season, the Padres added Hernández to their 40 man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.The San Diego News-Tribune
Published on November 18, 2011. Later in the 2011-12 offseason, the Padres traded Hernández and

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to the White Sox for

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Chicago White Sox

On July 18, 2012, Hernández made his major league debut against the

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. Hernández started the game against Felix Doubront. He was tagged for a three-run home run by

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in the bottom of the third inning and the bottom of the 4th inning, and was relieved by

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in the bottom of the 5th inning, picking up the loss.

Minnesota Twins

On July 28, 2012, Hernández was traded to the Minnesota Twins with Eduardo Escobar for

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. He was outrighted off the roster on October 25, 2013.

Colorado Rockies

Hernández signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies on November 15, 2013. He was designated for assignment on August 2, 2014.

St. Paul Saints

Hernandez signed with the St. Paul Saints of the

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for the 2015 season. He became a free agent at the end of the season.

Rieleros de Aguascalientes

On February 26, 2016, Hernández signed with the

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of the

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Tigres de Quintana Roo

On May 26, 2016, Hernández was traded to the

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of the

. He was released on June 30, 2016.

Texas AirHogs

On February 9, 2018, Hernández signed with the

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of the

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. On April 15, 2018, he was traded to the

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of the

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. He was released on November 12, 2018.

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Pelota Binaria (Venezuelan Winter League)
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