Orlando Hernández

Pitcher, Baseball Player

1965 –

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Who is Orlando Hernández?

Orlando Hernández Pedroso, nicknamed "El Duque", is a Cuban right-handed former professional baseball pitcher.

His greatest success came as a New York Yankees starter during that team's run of World Series championships in 1998, 1999, and 2000. He also won a championship in 2005 with the Chicago White Sox. He is the half-brother of pitcher Liván Hernández.

Hernández is well known for his extremely high leg kick.

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Born
Oct 11, 1965
Villa Clara Province
Also known as
  • Orlando Hernandez
  • Orlando Hernandez Pedroso
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Lived in
  • Villa Clara Province

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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