The New York Mets have added former Long Island Ducks infielder Yonny Hernandez to their minor league system.
Hernandez has his contract purchased by the Amazin's this week. He appeared in 31 games for the Ducks last season and impressed with a .325 batting average, to go along with a .431 on-base percentage and an .822 OPS.
Hernandez is only 26 years old so he has plenty of time to keep impressing in the Mets system. Last year he had 24 runs, 39 hits, 22 walks and 20 stolen bases. His speed and control of the strike zone are his standout features as a batter.
That excellent bat control has carried over in the winter where he has He has a .287 batting average and a .374 on-base percentage with league-leading Cardenales de Lara of the Venezuelan Winter League.
The Venezuela native has three seasons of Major League experience, playing with the Texas Rangers in 2021, the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2022 and the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023.
“We would like to congratulate Yonny on this well-deserved opportunity,” said Ducks Manager Lew Ford. “He played exceptionally well for us during the second half last year, and we wish him the best of luck.”
The Ducks saw 10 players have their contract purchased by Major League Baseball organizations or foreign professional leagues during the 2024 season, more than any other team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. The organization was subsequently awarded the inaugural ALPB Player Transfers Award following the season. Seven Ducks alumni played in the Major Leagues during the 2024 campaign.