H/W: 6-0 175 lb. B/T: R/R DOB: 9/7/87
Hernandez put up another solid season at High-A Myrtle Beach despite missing a month with a hamstring injury. The effects of that setback had a slightly detrimental effect on his numbers, but Gorkys still managed to hit .263 with 5 HR 42 RBI 20 SB and 75 runs in 100 games. When fully healthy, Hernandez has as much speed as anyone in the Braves' system and he uses it effectively on the bases. He seems to be discovering his decent power potential as well. Hernandez had 34 XBH in '08 and he has continued to improve his plate discipline, earning a 48 BB/79 K ratio. Defensively, the Braves are loaded with high upside outfielders, but no one in the system has as much top of the order potential as the 21 year old Venezuelan.
2009 Projection: Hernandez should be ready to return to his basestealing ways at AA Mississippi in April. Keep an eye on the stolen base totals, as his ability to wreak havoc on the basepaths is what sets him apart from other offensive talents in the Braves' system. Watch his power development as well. Hernandez has some power to the gap, and has some potential for growth left in his frame that could translate to double digit HR's down the road.
Key Gorkys Hernandez Baseball Cards:
- 2007 Bowman Chrome Prospects
- 2007 Bowman Chrome Draft
- 2007 Bowman Sterling
- 2008 Bowman Sterling Auto
- 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft
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 Gorkys Hernandez 2007 Just Minors Rookie Card Pgi 10 US $12.99 |
 Gorkys Hernandez Bowman Chrome Draft Rookie Card Pgi 10 US $15.99 |
 Gorkys Hernandez 2009 S League Top Prospect Braves US $.99 |
 2007 Bowman Chrome Gorkys Hernandez Bc190 Bgs 95 US $.25 |
 16 Gorkys Hernandez Newest Atlanta Braves 2007 Rc Lot US $9.95 |
 2007 Bowman Draft Gorkys Hernandez Game Used Base 135 US $8.99 |
 Gorkys Hernandez 2007 Tristar Auto 196 250 US $25.00 |
 Gorkys Hernandez 2007 Tristar Auto 39 50 US $50.00 |
 Gorkys Hernandez 2007 Tristar Auto 16 50 US $50.00 |
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