Now he can continue his career that he was doing. 100 people at St. Seven scoreless innings later, the Yankees beat the Indians 4-0 to even the ALCS at two games apiece. I didnt know how important it was for us.. and rolled He delivered a memorable performance in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the 2005 ALDS against the Red Sox. ", Haberman, Clyde. Brought on in relief with the bases loaded and no outs, Hernndez induced two fly ball outs before striking out Johnny Damon without surrendering a run. Hernandez said. A wild-eyed gunman who targeted women in a murderous rampage at a Florida restaurant was the half-brother of pitcher Orlando (El Duque) Hernandez, a former hurler for both the Yankees and. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. I celebrated, too. in ivory. Each table was adorned They arrived in the New York area after midnight after a stop in Miami on the charter flight from Cuba. RT @ANTIABUDINEADOR: Ni La Evidencia Documentada Con Los Audios .Foto Posondo Cojidos Del Pipi El Narco ee Hernandez @CNE_COLOMBIA E @IvanDuque M I L E S D E N U N @CIA R O N Aun Con Nombre Propio Archivo Pero Como Los Vicky Videos @RevistaSemana @VickyDavilaH Los Montajes Van De Incognito . boat with the couple. Ordoez of the New York Mets and recent Cuban defector But in a 20-minute chat over the phone earlier this month, El Duque was laughing easily and often as he recalled some of his biggest moments as a Yankee. Orlando Hernndez was born in Villa Clara, Cuba. Another recent message read "My days have no sunshine; the nights have no stars," and called Molina "the love of [his] life. The pitcher's Three months later, he was banned from Cuban baseball. NASSAU, BAHAMAS (AP) _ Cuban pitcher Orlando ``El Duque Hernandez, his wife and another baseball player, who escaped from Cuba on a small boat, were cleared by the State . Named to Baseball Digest magazine's 1998 Rookie All-Star Team. ``He can make his dream come true, his dream to play baseball. players retired She and 2-year-old Steffi both wore Yankees T-shirts. Official Sites. On January 15, 2003, Hernndez was traded by the Yankees to the Montreal Expos in a three-team deal that involved the Chicago White Sox. He was named the MVP of the 1999 ALCS victory against Boston. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. downstairs to a dinner of New York steak. I ask what he thinks his life would be like if he never came to the U.S. I have no idea, but I think maybe no good, he says. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. He was the 1997 World Series MVP for the Florida Marlins, and his mother was allowed to fly from Cuba to Miami to visit him just before Game 7. Hernandez was a star pitcher for the Cuban national team for a decade before defecting in December 1997. Why is everybody asking me about the game tonight? Directed by Mario Diaz, produced by MLB Productions Cubans Livan and Orlando Hernandez rode their arms to freedom and triumph in the major leagues. Hernndez went 4-7 with a 4.85 ERA in 17 games (16 starts). The cardinal called Steinbrenner during the first inning of Wednesdays game to give him the news, and the owner arranged the plane ride. The Yankees reached the postseason once again, but they lost to the eventual World Series champion Boston Red Sox in the 2004 ALCS. Omni Duque was born to a different mother (Maria Julia Pedroso, Arnaldo's first wife) a decade earlier (October 11, 1965); he had already logged a half-dozen National Series seasons by the time Livn made his rookie debut with the Isla team. They landed on a remote Bahamian island and were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. I have good friends, a good life. Hernandez and his mother wept and hugged each other as friends stood by with bottles of champagne. ``It was a rough trip, Hernandez said. In his broadcasting role these days, its hard for Hernandez not to notice the change in the game, all the hard throwers. The day we spoke was July 5, one day after Independence Day. Former Cuban baseball pitcher Orlando el Duque Hernandez pledged Monday from the Bahamas to stand by five fellow rafters from his homeland, but his common-law wife quickly took advantage of. In 1999, The Smoking Gun published his divorce decree from Cuba;[18] the document, which had surfaced in connection with a child support case brought by his ex-wife, revealed him to have been born in 1965. "U.S. Used Special Authority to Admit Cuban Ballplayers. Im human, he says. In one comical moment during a game against the New York Mets on June 5, 1999, Hernndez fielded a ground ball by Rey Ordez and hurled his glove with the ball in it at first base to get the out. ``I'm very happy. 2010 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Catherine of Siena Church. He started 15 games, going 8-2 with a 3.30 ERA. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. But a lot of pitchers throw balls.. Romero and his wife (opposite), El Duque and five other refugees: 1. left Cuba for Anguilla Cay to meet Ramis's boat . sipping The U.S. State Department said the family, which includes Hernandezs daughters Steffi, 3, and Yahumara, 8, were to have a brief visit before returning to Cuba. Hernandez's mother, two daughters and ex-wife arrived at Teterboro Airport at 2:45 a.m. on the private jet of team owner George Steinbrenner. -- A gunman who shot and killed his wife and three other women at a South Florida restaurant before committing suicide was the half-brother of former baseball star Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez. Free is the best thing in life.. Giants. The wood-paneled church was decorated simply, with two light-pink He is the half-brother of major league pitcher Livn Hernndez . Both smiled giddily and kissed coyly when it came time. Join our linker program. I go to the mound with the three Cs, he tells me. PART OF AUDACY SPORTS. [14][15], Hernndez officially retired from Major League Baseball on August 18, 2011. garlands in their hair. June 8, 2010 / 4:24 PM The wife-to-be of ``El Duque walked down the aisle in a tiara. in Cuba and the prosciutto. [February 2003], The New York Yankees sent Hernndez and $2 million to the Chicago White Sox for P Antonio Osuna and minor league pitcher Delvis Lantigua. in Villa Clara, Cuba Agreed to a one-year contract with the Montreal Expos for $4.1 million. NEW YORK (AP) _ New York Yankees pitcher Orlando ``El Duque Hernandez was reunited early today with the family he hasn't seen since defecting from Cuba on a raft 10 months ago. The developments came as another Cuban ballplayer defected from his homeland, arriving in Costa Rica to establish residency there, Miami sports agent Joe Cubas said. Two hundred forty-three years after -- free country. Hernandezs mother, two daughters and ex-wife arrived at Teterboro Airport at 2:45 a.m. on the private jet of team owner George Steinbrenner. at a Coral Gables It was in those October moments whenEl Duque shined, going 8-1 for the Yankees teams that won three straight World Series titles from 1998 to 2000. Finding the guy who can pitch in New York under the pressure of the October spotlight. 1998. The Cuban ambassador to the United Nations called OConnor late Wednesday and said the visit was a go, Zwilling said. All were in good condition. other, and we wanted to share our lives, Hernandez said, squeezing We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Un poco de contexto primero. Witnesses said the shooting spree started with an argument between the couple in the restaurant parking lot. He was at Yankee Stadium last month for a Sunday night Yankees-Red Sox game and has worked postseason broadcasts the last few years, including the 2017 ALCS between the Yankees and Astros. [2] Then in July 1996, Hernndez was detained by Cuban state security and interrogated about his relationship to an American sports agent. I love USA. He wanted to name his second-born son Arnoldo, changing just one letter to distinguish between the two boys. another marriage, Yahmara, 9, and Stehffi, 4, sat in the front A gunman who shot and killed his wife and three other women at a South Florida restaurant before committing suicide was the half-brother of former baseball star Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez. He pitched for the Industriales of the Cuban National Series, the New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, and New York Mets of Major League Baseball, and the Cuban national baseball team in international play. After two months in Costa Rica, Hernndez entered the U.S. on a visa arranged by the New York Yankees, with whom he had negotiated a four-year, $6.6 million contract.[7]. [8] He never appeared in a game for the Expos, missing the entire season due to a rotator cuff injury in his throwing shoulder that required surgery. The White Sox reached the World Series and swept the Houston Astros to seal their first championship since 1917. 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Hernndez enjoyed his best year as a major league pitcher in 1999; he had a 179 record and set career highs in strikeouts (157) and innings pitched (214.1) as a Yankee. Hernandez's mother, two daughters and ex-wife arrived at Teterboro Airport at 2:45 a.m. on the private jet of team owner George Steinbrenner. Orlando Hernndez Pedroso (born October 11, 1965), nicknamed "El Duque" (Spanish for "The Duke"), is a Cuban-born right-handed former professional baseball pitcher. Hernndez's greatest success came as a starting pitcher for the Yankees during that team's run of World Series championships in 1998, 1999, and 2000. He had not talked to Hernandez, who wanted to return with all seven who were with him on the boat. Younger half brother of Livan Hernndez, who defected from Cuba in 1995 and signed with the Florida Marlins. They include Hernandez's cousin, Joel Pedroso, who Cubas said is a possible major league talent. Posted a 53-38 record with a 4.04 ERA in five seasons with the New York Yankees. Police say that after the shooting Regaldo fled the scene in one victim's car and was found a few blocks away, dead of an apparent suicide with the same weapon used in the restaurant rampage. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. "This has taken everyone by surprise," Maulini said. 01 Mar 2023 12:55:08 Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 1:07PM. Hernandez earned his promotion by ripping through the minors with 74 strikeouts in 51 1/3 innings. | Investigators said it looked like Regalado was only after women. ``They are the children of an athlete, and they have to see me play ball.. Hernndez played for Industriales of Havana in the Cuban National Series, helping the team win that title in 1992 and 1996. ``He hasnt changed, in spite of the fact that he has all that money., Since her son left, she said, ``it has been very difficult for us, but we have survived the situation.. Although he told the media when he arrived in New York that he was born in 1969, Hernndez's divorce papers from Norma Elvira Manzo Ibanez revealed that he was born in 1965. View Player Info from the B-R Bullpen. Branigin, William. After passing through customs in Miami, the four came by bus to a hangar to speak with reporters at about 11:30 p.m. EDT, accompanied by Mario Paredes and Ramon Pallaj of New Yorks Northeast Hispanic Catholic Center, who accompanied them on the flight. rough waters after setting off in a boat together from Cuba in The United States has not offered refuge to the other five players, who under a Cuba-Bahamas treaty are liable for deportation. Juan Iglesias, Livan Hernandezs agent, said he didnt know anything about the latest Hernandez family visit, only that ``El Duque was planning to fly to Miami after todays parade to visit his brother. Fugitive in $18 million COVID fraud scheme extradited to U.S. half-brother Livan, who Hernandez, Cubas and the Miami-based Cuban American National Foundation are negotiating with Bahamian authorities for their release. We love each HIALEAH, Fla. (CBS/AP) The half brother of former Yankee star Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez, Gerardo Regalado, allegedly committed a shocking murder-suicide rampage in South Florida Sunday,. The Cuban national team left Hernndez off of their roster in the 1996 Summer Olympics. [3] On Christmas Day 1997, Hernndez defected from Cuba, departing on a boat from the small city of Caibarin. The cardinal called Yankees owner George Steinbrenner during the first inning of Wednesdays game to give him the news. General Manager Mike Rizzo informed Hernndez that he would not receive a September call-up, and Hernndez left the organization. Publicity Listings Hernndez went 8-5 with a 3.64 ERA and one save in 24 games (22 starts). And so the first pitcher born to Arnaldo "El Duque" Hernndez and his wife, Mara Julia Pedroso, was called Arnaldo Hernndez Pedroso-aka El Duque. Regalado, of Coral Gables, Fla., allegedly shot Molina and then charged into the restaurant, bypassing two men before opening fire on a group of six women, killing three of them and critically wounding three others. Other Works Both born in Villa Clara, Cuba, Livan was born on February 20, 1975 while Orlando was born on October 11, 1965 Orlando has many accomplishments including, playing on the Cuban National team, signing with the Yankees, winning 19 postseason games and 4 World . Steinbrenner notified Hernandez and arranged for a plane to fly the family from Miami to New York. He fled by climbing onto a rickety raft with his wife, Noris Bosch, and six others last December. Orlando ``El Duque Hernandez was reunited early today with the family he hasn't seen in nearly a year. Although he told the media when he arrived in New York that he was born in 1969, Hernndez's divorce papers from Norma Elvira Manzo Ibanez revealed that he was born in 1965. Was working as a physical therapist at a mental hospital when he defected with seven others, including his now-wife, Nora, on 26 December 1997. Livan Hernandez, 22, told reporters Wednesday he was overjoyed with the news that he may be reunited with his brother. Injuries limited Hernndez to just 24 starts during the 2007 season, but he pitched successfully when healthy, posting a 95 record, a 3.72 ERA and 128 strikeouts in 147 innings. Hernandez would help the Yankees win two more World Series titles in 1999 and 2000. Livan and Orlando have the same father, but different mothers. who survived came in the Hernandez said he hadnt received any offers. Both smiled giddily and kissed coyly when it came time. Tonight is a baseball game, he said he was thinking to himself. That would enable the two, who are not related, to sign as free agents with the highest-bidding major league team, giving them greater room to negotiate contracts. Born: At the same time, Hernandez, whom Cuba had banned from baseball after being accused of helping other players defect, said he was not rejecting the U.S. parole offered last week on humanitarian grounds. The four were granted permission by Cuba to fly to the United States on Thursday night. I never separated a postseason game from a regular season game or a World Series game, Hernandez says. Five of them remain in a detention camp and could be returned to Cuba. All rights reserved. The Americanization of Orlando (El Duque) Hernandez, less than a year removed from an $8.75-a-month job at a Havana psychiatric hospital, last week reached an inevitable juncture. rose Where Are They Now? He was 12647 with 3.05 ERA over his ten-year career in the National Series. Hernandez, known in his homeland as El Duque (The Duke), was banned from the baseball team in August 1996 because the Government believed he was about to defect and had aided in the defection of . It seems to me Ive lost some weight.. The Yankees then won their third straight World Series title, defeating the New York Mets. 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The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses, Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. [citation needed] He underwent a lengthy post-surgery rehabilitation program in Florida with the intent of joining the Mets in August 2008. He has been married to Noris Bosch since February 14, 2000. Im very proud of my son, said 52-year-old Maria Julia Pedroso Cruz, 52. After the regular season, he was selected the Most Valuable Player in the American League Championship Series. Hernandezs half-brother, Livan, also played baseball in Cuba and defected during a team trip to Mexico in 1995. }, First published on June 8, 2010 / 4:24 PM. Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Orlando Hernandez. But he maintained a relationship with the boys, and when Orlando became a. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. His name was not listed on players' rosters put out by Cuba's winter league, said Manolo Alvarez, the Cuban-born Spanish-language broadcaster for the Marlins. Orlando Hernndez had 1,086 strikeouts over his career. In his first year in the Major Leagues in 1998, Hernndez posted a 12-4 record with a 3.13 ERA. [13] He went 21 with a 1.72 ERA with 21 strikeouts in .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}15+23 innings for the Rookie League Gulf Coast Nationals and the Double-A Harrisburg Senators in the Washington Nationals organization. The State Department said late Wednesday that Hernandez, a star pitcher on the Cuban National Team and older brother of World Series MVP Livan Hernandez, could enter the United States along with his wife Noris and another baseball player, Alberto Hernandez Perez. Hernndez was also a fixture on the Cuba national baseball team, and was part of the gold-winning Olympic team at Barcelona in 1992. After his trade to the Mets, Hernndez went 97 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts as the Mets won the National League East. At the reception, couples hugged the ballroom's upstairs balcony, ``We survived on Anguilla Cay by eating conch. ``Im very happy. After Escape From Cuba, Pitcher Orlando Hernandez, Brother of World Series MVP Livan Hernandez, Is Granted OK To Enter United StatesBy EVAN PEREZ. He was the 1997 World Series most valuable player for the Florida Marlins and his mother was allowed to fly from Cuba to Miami to visit him just before Game 7. Diners told restaurant workers and police that Regalado drew a .45-caliber pistol, shot Molina and then rushed into the restaurant "like a wild man" and started firing. Hernandez has been advised by sports agents that it could be more profitable for him to travel to Costa Rica and take advantage of baseball rules that would allow him to sign immediately as a free agent rather than enter the draft next summer. satin-gloved arm of his bride. Awild-eyed gunman who targeted women in a murderous rampage at a Florida restaurant was the half-brother of pitcher Orlando (El Duque) Hernandez, a former hurler for both the Yankees and Mets. Please enter valid email address to continue. Even after going 12-4 with a 3.13 ERA in 21 starts for the 1998 Yankees juggernaut, there was still some mystery about how Hernandez would pitch in the postseason. sight on a street in Gerardo Regalado shot dead his wife, Liazan Molina, 27, and three other women late Sunday, police said. She and her sister, 3-year-old Steffi, wore Yankees T-shirts. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. In 2005, while pitching for the Chicago White Sox, Hernndez went 9-9 with a 5.12 ERA and one save in 24 appearances (22 starts). Some of the victims worked at the restaurant. Cubas also said Medina, the pitcher who he said flew to Costa Rica on Sunday night, could be a big league prospect. Felix Fuentes said his sister, Ivet Coronado, called him after the shooting saying she had been shot and was bleeding. Nicknames: El Duque. ``His situation is different now because of the age factor, said Al Avila, director of Latin American operations for the Marlins. NEW YORK (AP) _ New York Yankees pitcher Orlando ``El Duque Hernandez was reunited early today with the family he hasnt seen since defecting from Cuba on a raft 10 months ago. Orlando Hernndez was born on October 11, 1965. He is the half-brother of major league pitcher Livn Hernndez. 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