Im very proud of my son, said Maria Julia Pedroso Cruz, 52. Orlando Hernndez Pedroso (born October 11, 1965), nicknamed "El Duque" (Spanish for "The Duke"), is a Cuban-born right-handed former professional baseball pitcher. Where Are They Now? 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. Born: the daughters by As Torre, Stottlemyre and others prodded him about being ready for his first start in 15 days, El Duque couldnt help but wonder what the big deal was. The Cuban national team left Hernndez off of their roster in the 1996 Summer Olympics. But first they needed to escape the island.. 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. Hernandezs half-brother, Livan, also played baseball in Cuba and defected during a team trip to Mexico in 1995. 1998. "U.S. Used Special Authority to Admit Cuban Ballplayers. But they have to see me play baseball, Hernandez said at a news conference earlier Wednesday at the Bahamian immigration headquarters. 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. 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. He officially retired in 2011. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Orlando Hernndez was born on October 11, 1965. ``My daughters didnt know I was coming. Orlando Hernndez was born in Villa Clara, Cuba. Has two daughters, Yahumara Hernndez Manzo (15 March 1990) and Stheffi Hernndez Manzo (15 July 1995) by ex-wife, Norma Elvira Manzo Ibanez. El Duque credits coaches Mel Stottlemyre and Jose Cardenal (a fellow Cuban) as well as Posada, the Yankees longtime catcher, with calming what nerves he had, and then he fired seven innings of five-hit, one-run ball, walked two batters and struck out seven in a 7-1 win over Tampa Bay in front of 27,291 at old Yankee Stadium. 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. Cubas also said Medina, the pitcher who he said flew to Costa Rica on Sunday night, could be a big league prospect. 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. He landed with the Yankees in March 1998 on a four-year, $6.6 million contract that Cashman has always claimed as one of his best deals, dollar for dollar. cocktails and snacking on smoked salmon with caviar on toast It was the worst mass murder in the city's history. half-brother Livan, who Hernandez was a star pitcher for the Cuban national team for a decade before defecting in December 1997. The Yankees reached the postseason once again, but they lost to the eventual World Series champion Boston Red Sox in the 2004 ALCS. Hernndez is a two-time Cuban National Series Champion (1992 and 1996). I want liberty for those five Cubans," The Associated Press quoted him as saying. In his broadcasting role these days, its hard for Hernandez not to notice the change in the game, all the hard throwers. Steinbrenner notified Hernandez and arranged for a plane to fly the family from Miami to New York. General Manager Mike Rizzo informed Hernndez that he would not receive a September call-up, and Hernndez left the organization. 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. June 3, 1998 Turns out that Hernandez really did treat every game the same. } 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. 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 . 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. Mr. Garcia was referring to El Duque's two daughters, his mother and his former wife, who were allowed to leave Cuba by Mr. Castro after the intercession of John Cardinal O'Connor and others.. Hernandez, Cuban catcher Alberto Hernandez Perez and six others left Cuba early Friday in a small sailboat stocked with water, sugar and four cans of Spam, they said. They landed on a remote Bahamian island and were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. Arnaldo-the father-liked the name so much that he decided to make it a trend. June 8, 2010 / 4:24 PM He was assigned to Triple-A Oklahoma. [14][15], Hernndez officially retired from Major League Baseball on August 18, 2011. 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. New York Yankees pitcher Orlando Hernandez and Noris Bosch -- who survived rough waters after setting off in a boat together from Cuba in 1997 -- tied the knot Monday, Valentine's Day. [12], On July 2, 2010, Hernndez signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals, attempting a comeback. ``Im very happy. Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Orlando Hernandez. We present them here for purely educational purposes. By Jon Rimmer @thetrainingrim Jan 17, 2022, 12:00pm EST. display: none; On May 24, 2006, he was dealt to the New York Mets in exchange for relief pitcher Jorge Julio. 2010 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tonight is a baseball game, he said he was thinking to himself. Both smiled giddily and kissed coyly when it came time. ``Im very happy. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Omni Do you have a sports website? Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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). He also won a World Series ring in 2005 with the Chicago White Sox. We love each Felix Fuentes said his sister, Ivet Coronado, called him after the shooting saying she had been shot and was bleeding. The other five Cubans will remain in the custody of Bahamian immigration authorities. [citation needed] He was re-signed by the Mets on November 14, 2006. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. He also pitched for the White Sox, Diamondbacks and Mets in a career that lasted parts of nine major league seasons and also included minor league stops with the Nationals and Rangers organizations. He wanted to name his second-born son Arnoldo, changing just one letter to distinguish between the two boys. Directed by Mario Diaz, produced by MLB Productions Cubans Livan and Orlando Hernandez rode their arms to freedom and triumph in the major leagues. 01 Mar 2023 12:55:08 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. El Duque was a classic everything-but-the-kitchen-sink kind of pitcher, one who would throw whatever he could toward the strike zone, using that leg kick and multiple release points to get hitters out. [11] At the time of his release, his record with the Triple-A RedHawks was 20 in eight relief appearances. 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. The ballplayer, Juan Medina, a 21- or 22-year-old pitcher from Camaguey, is at least the 25th Cuban ballplayer to defect since 1991. ``I will say `Hi to him, hug him and tell him we have to move on so he can be successful in the big leagues.. 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HIALEAH, Fla. (CBS/AP) A gunman shot and killed his wife outside a South Florida restaurant where she worked, then targeted women inside and killed three others before committing suicide, police. The cardinal called Yankees owner George Steinbrenner during the first inning of Wednesdays game to give him the news. Hernandezs half-brother, Livan, also played baseball in Cuba and defected during a team trip to Mexico in 1995. 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. Police suspect troubles in Regalado's marriage may have triggered the slaughter, even though Facebook postings just hours before gave them the appearance of a happy couple. } They arrived in the New York area after midnight after a stop in Miami on the charter flight from Cuba. I play golf (3 handicap), and work at ESPN Deportes. He also wounded three women at Yoyito's Cafe in Hialeah before killing himself. [citation needed] He underwent a lengthy post-surgery rehabilitation program in Florida with the intent of joining the Mets in August 2008. [6] However, Hernndez declined this offer, eventually accepting an offer of asylum in Costa Rica. 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. But I remember the guys around me, everyone was worrying about my first game more than me.. These days Hernandez is an analyst for ESPNs Spanish language radio and TV broadcasts. The White Sox reached the World Series and swept the Houston Astros to seal their first championship since 1917. Exceeded rookie limits during 1998 season, Agents: Greg Genske Previously: Joe Cubas, View Player Bio His pitching in September, going 22 with a 2.01 ERA, led to him being named the Mets' Game One starter in the 2006 National League Division Series. Join our linker program. Ordoez of the New York Mets and recent Cuban defector The cardinal then sent a message to Cuban President Fidel Castro on Wednesday morning on behalf of the baseball player. She and her sister, 3-year-old Steffi, wore Yankees T-shirts. 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. Now, scouts from major league baseball teams will probably line up to see the latest Hernandez, who was regarded as the top pitcher on the communist island with a 129-47 lifetime record and a 90 mph fastball. 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. It seems to me Ive lost some weight.. Danys Baez of the "Brothers in Exile" tells the incredible story of Livan and Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez, who risked their lives to escape 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. Orlando Hernandez told reporters by a conference call from the Bahamas that the fate of those five was more important than rushing to the United States to resume his baseball career. Orlando Hernndez weighed 210 lbs (95 kg) when playing. display: block; [5] However, after lobbying by sports agent Joe Cubas and representatives of the Cuban-American National Foundation (CANF), then-Attorney General Janet Reno eventually offered both Hernndezes and Bosch a special status known as "humanitarian parole" that would allow them to enter the U.S., based on (1) what were judged to be realistic fears of persecution should they be returned to Cuba and (2) their status as exceptionally talented athletes, a class of person that like exceptionally talented people in other professions can qualify for special admission to the U.S. under State Department rules. United States -- shared the small, private ceremony for about Hernndez played for Industriales of Havana in the Cuban National Series, helping the team win that title in 1992 and 1996. Orlando ``El Duque Hernandez was reunited early today with the family he hasn't seen in nearly a year. After the 2005 season, Hernndez was tradedalong with relief pitcher Luis Vizcano and highly touted prospect outfielder Chris Youngto the Arizona Diamondbacks for former teammate Javier Vzquez. cu, High School: Villa Clara (Villa Clara, Cuba), Debut: Hernandez was signed by the Yankees and pitched them to a 9-3 victory Sunday in Game 2 of the World Series, which New York won in a sweep of San Diego on Wednesday night. Hernandez said he hadnt received any offers. 2023 Audacy, Inc. All rights reserved. The On July 29, 2006, Hernndez drove in the first two RBIs of his career. The baseball star and the dance teacher fell in love at first Joshua Sears, permanent secretary of the Bahamian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the three might fly to Florida sometime Thursday. Relatives: . "It's those five people I'm worried about, not money. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. I love USA. ``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., Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. bouquets on the altar. at a Coral Gables It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. Hernandez earned his promotion by ripping through the minors with 74 strikeouts in 51 1/3 innings. Hell probably never find anyone better at that than Orlando El Duque Hernandez. His common-law wife, dancer Noris Bosch, took advantage of her similar offer as a dependent of Hernandez and flew to Miami on Sunday, U.S. officials said. All were in good condition. Finding the guy who can pitch in New York under the pressure of the October spotlight. The three Cubans were in a group of eight who escaped from Cuba last week and were being held in the Bahamas while U.S. officials considered their request for asylum. 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. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. I think every time in my mind: This is a baseball game. He was previously married to Norma Elvira Manzo Ibanez. When Hernndez signed with the Yankees in 1998, he claimed to have been born in 1969. Coronado was recovering Monday from gunshot wounds to her chest and arm. Un poco de contexto primero. Hernndez went 12-13 with a 4.51 ERA during the 2000 regular season. Hernndez's debut season in the National League allowed him to attain some offensive feats for the first time in his career. 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