Darell Hernáiz

Hernáiz attended Americas High School in El Paso, Texas.{{cite web | url=https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/2019/05/31/el-paso-high-school-baseball-shortstop-darell-hernaiz-americas-waits-mlb-draft-call/1281249001/ | title=El Paso high school baseball star Darell Hernaiz of Americas waits for call from MLB Draft }} He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth round of the 2019 Major League Baseball Draft.{{cite web | url=https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/2019/06/04/baltimore-orioles-select-el-paso-darell-hernaiz-americas-fifth-round-mlb-draft/1339844001/ | title=Darell Hernaiz selected by Baltimore Orioles in fifth round of MLB Draft }} He made his professional debut that year with the Gulf Coast Orioles.

Hernáiz did not play for a team in 2020 due to the Minor League Baseball season being cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web | url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bs-sp-orioles-darell-hernaiz-workout-20200604-hklxsxc4bbfe5ggt7meru4auvy-story.html | title=The Orioles view workouts as 'a romantic part about the draft.' One prospect drove nine hours to get to one | date=June 4, 2020 }}{{cite web | url=https://kvia.com/sports/2020/05/28/with-season-in-question-americas-grad-darrell-hernaiz-continues-work-to-mlb/ | title=With season in question, Americas grad Darrell Hernaiz continues work to MLB | date=May 29, 2020 }} He returned in 2021 to play for the Delmarva Shorebirds. He started the 2022 season with Delmarva before being promoted to the Aberdeen IronBirds.{{cite web | url=https://www.ktsm.com/sports/local-sports/americas-graduate-darell-hernaiz-continues-to-rise-in-orioles-organization/ | title=Americas graduate Darell Hernaiz continues to rise in Orioles' organization | date=April 21, 2022 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/baseball/2022/08/02/americas-grad-darell-hernaiz-shines-in-baltimore-orioles-organization/65386850007/ | title=Former Americas baseball player Darell Hernaiz shines in Baltimore Orioles organization }}

On January 26, 2023, the Orioles traded Hernáiz to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for pitchers Kyle Virbitsky and Cole Irvin.[https://www.mlb.com/news/cole-irvin-orioles-trade "O's deal for southpaw Cole Irvin from A's," MLB.com, Thursday, January 26, 2023.] Retrieved January 26, 2023. He split the season between the Double–A Midland RockHounds and Triple–A Las Vegas Aviators, playing in 131 games and hitting .321/.386/.456 with nine home runs, 71 RBI, and 13 stolen bases. On November 14, 2023, the Athletics added Hernáiz to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.{{Cite web|title=Athletics' Darell Hernaiz: Selected to 40-man roster|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/athletics-darell-hernaiz-selected-to-40-man-roster/|date=March 26, 2024|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}

On March 26, 2024, manager Mark Kotsay announced that Hernáiz had made the team's Opening Day roster.{{Cite web|title=Athletics' Darell Hernaiz: Wins spot on roster|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/athletics-darell-hernaiz-wins-spot-on-roster/|date=March 26, 2024|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He made his MLB debut on Opening Day, March 28. After going 3-29 (.103 batting average) to start the season, Hernáiz was optioned back to Triple-A Las Vegas on April 18. He was recalled a week later after fellow infielder Zack Gelof was added to the injury list.{{cite news |title=Athletics' Darell Hernaiz: Back in big leagues |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/athletics-darell-hernaiz-back-in-big-leagues/ |work=CBSSports.com |date=25 April 2024 |language=en}} In a May 7 game against the Texas Rangers, Hernáiz was removed early after stepping awkwardly on first base while attempting to beat out a ground ball.{{Cite web|title=Athletics' Darell Hernaiz: Early exit with injury|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/athletics-darell-hernaiz-early-exit-with-injury/|date=May 18, 2024|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He was subsequently diagnosed with a severe left ankle sprain,{{Cite web|title=Athletics' Darell Hernaiz: Dealing with severe ankle sprain|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/athletics-darell-hernaiz-dealing-with-severe-ankle-sprain/|date=May 18, 2024|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} and was placed on the 60–day injured list on May 15.{{Cite web|title=Athletics' Darell Hernaiz: Transferred to 60-day IL|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/athletics-darell-hernaiz-transferred-to-60-day-il/|date=May 18, 2024|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} Hernáiz was activated on August 2.{{Cite web|title=Athletics Reinstate Darell Hernaiz|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/08/athletics-reinstate-darell-hernaiz.html|access-date=August 2, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} In 48 total appearances during his rookie campaign, Hernáiz batted .192/.261/.242 with one home run, 12 RBI, and one stolen base.

Hernáiz was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas to begin the 2025 season.{{Cite web|title=A’s Option Esteury Ruiz, J.T. Ginn|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/03/athletics-option-esteury-ruiz-j-t-ginn.html|access-date=March 17, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}

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