How was he acquired?

The Braves selected Miami lefty Herick Hernandez in the fourth round of the 2024 MLB Draft. It was a slight surprise at the time for a kid who put up a 6.14 ERA and 1.58 WHIP in his lone season with the Hurricanes, but the team believed in his fastball – especially in terms of analytics due to his induced vertical break, along with his slider.

What were the 2025 expectations?

After signing Hernandez made two exceptional starts. The first way three and two thirds perfect innings with Augusta, striking out seven in the process. That got him bumped to Rome for his second appearance, where he went three innings, allowing two runs and striking out five hitters.

The expectations for him entering the year were high. A prospect who really rose in the draft, who looked grea

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