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By Adder Lovelace

Updated 29 March 2023

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Credit	Originally posted to Flickr as "El Duque and his cigar!"
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Cuban professional baseball player, pitcher

Orlando Hernández is ...

Alive

Born	11 October 1965 in Villa Clara Province
Age	57 years, 8 months

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	Cuba
Occupation	baseball player
Height	1.88m (6'2")
Weight	100kg (220.5lbs)
Nickname	El Duque
Sport	baseball
Participant in	1992 Summer Olympics
Member of sports team	New York Mets, Chicago White Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Yankees

About Orlando Hernández

Orlando "El Duque" Hernández is a legendary Cuban professional baseball player, born on October 11, 1965. He is best known for his incredible pitching skills and his impressive career in Major League Baseball (MLB).

Hernández began his baseball career in Cuba, playing for the Industriales in the Cuban National Series. He quickly gained a reputation as a talented pitcher, with a powerful arm and a unique pitching style that included a wide variety of pitches.

In 1997, Hernández defected from Cuba and signed with the New York Yankees. He quickly became a fan favorite, with his impressive pitching skills and his charismatic personality. He helped lead the Yankees to three World Series championships in 1998, 1999, and 2000, and was named the Most Valuable Player of the 1999 American League Championship Series.

Hernández went on to play for several other teams in the MLB, including the Chicago White Sox, the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the New York Mets. He retired from professional baseball in 2011, with a career record of 90-65 and an impressive 4.13 earned run average.

Throughout his career, Hernández was known for his unique pitching style, which included a wide variety of pitches and a deceptive delivery. He was also known for his incredible work ethic and his dedication to the game of baseball.

Off the field, Hernández has been involved in several charitable organizations, including the El Duque Foundation, which provides assistance to underprivileged children in Cuba.

Overall, Orlando Hernández is a true legend of the game of baseball, with a career that will be remembered for years to come. His impressive pitching skills and his charismatic personality have made him a fan favorite, and his dedication to the game and to charitable causes have made him a true role model for young athletes everywhere.

References:

- "Orlando Hernandez Stats." Baseball-Reference.com. https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hernao01.shtml

- "Orlando Hernandez." ESPN.com. https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/2393/orlando-hernandez

- "El Duque Foundation." ElDuqueFoundation.org. https://elduquefoundation.org/