César Hernández

Who is César Hernández?

César Augusto Hernández is a switch-hitting Major League Baseball second baseman and center fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies organization. A native of Valencia, Carabobo in Venezuela, the Phillies signed Hernandez as an undrafted amateur free agent at age 16. He slowly progressed through the lower levels of the Phillies' farm system, however ultimately caught speed upon reaching Class A, and from there took only three seasons to make his major league debut, substituting for Michael Young during the 2013 Philadelphia Phillies season. Later in the season, he dabbled as a center fielder, helping to replace an injured Ben Revere. Entering the 2014 season, his status on the major league roster was uncertain, however he had established himself as a solid prospect to play in the major leagues at some point.