Willie Hernandez
From BR Bullpen
Guillermo Hernandez Villanueva played as Guillermo
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 3", Weight 180 lb.
[edit] Biographical Information
Willie Hernandez was originally signed by the Philadelphia Phillies but was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 1976 Rule V Draft. After several decent seasons with the Cubs, Hernandez was traded back to the Phillies in 1983. His greatest success came with the Detroit Tigers from 1984 to 1989.
- Won the 1984 AL MVP and 1984 AL Cy Young Award.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 3-time AL All-Star (1984-1986)
- AL MVP (1984)
- AL Cy Young Award Winner (1984)
- AL Games Pitched Leader (1984)
- 30 Saves Seasons: 2 (1984 & 1985)
- Won a World Series with the Detroit Tigers in 1984
| AL MVP | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1984 | 1985 |
| Cal Ripken, Jr | Willie Hernandez | Don Mattingly |
| AL Cy Young Award | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1984 | 1985 |
| LaMarr Hoyt | Willie Hernandez | Bret Saberhagen |
