Rudy Hernández (shortstop)

Rudy Hernández
Shortstop
Born: May 25, 1950
Empalme, Sonora, Mexico
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 6, 1972 for the Chicago White Sox
Last MLB appearance
October 4, 1972 for the Chicago White Sox
Career statistics
Batting average .190
Home runs 0
Runs batted in 1
Teams
This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Hernández and the second or maternal family name is Acosta.

Rodolfo "Rudy" Hernández Acosta (born October 18, 1951 in Empalme, Sonora, Mexico) is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who appeared in eight games for the Chicago White Sox in 1972. he 5'9", 150 lb. rookie was acquired from the Charros de Jalisco of the Mexican League in July 1972 and made his major league debut on September 6 of that same year. At the age of 20 he was the fifth-youngest player to appear in an American League game that season.

During his short stint with the White Sox he hit just .190 (4-for-21) but was excellent in the field. His four hits were against Clyde Wright, Rich Hand, Dick Bosman, and Bert Blyleven. He recorded ten putouts, sixteen assists, no errors, and participated in three double plays.

Hernández was traded back to Jalisco for pitcher Francisco Barrios on December 4, 1973.

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