Daysbel Hernandez is a popular name as a potential September callup for the Atlanta Braves. The Braves will need to fill a couple of extra roster spots for September and Hernandez is a popular speculative pick for the club. Hernandez is in the midst of another very fine season in the minor leagues.

On Saturday, Hernandez came on in the seventh inning against the Columbus Clippers. Despite two walks, Hernandez did not allow a run for the sixth-straight inning.

Daysbel Hernandez Minor League Stats in 2024

This season, Hernandez has pitched 40.2 innings with 49 strikeouts and a 2.66 ERA for the Gwinnett Stripers.

Herandez has also spent some time with the Braves in each of the past two seasons. He debuted on July 23rd of last season and appeared in just four games.

This season, Hernandez is 2-0 with a 0.82 ERA over 10 appearances for the Atlanta Braves. He has 14 strikeouts and six walks with the big club in 2024.

Walks Have Been an Issue for Daysbel Hernandez

Daysbel Hernandez has walked 5.5 batters per nine in three Triple-A seasons. In his small MLB sample thus far, he has also walked 5.5 batters per nine.

His 24 walks in 40.2 Triple-A innings this year help contribute to a high 1.45 WHIP.

Hernandez has proven to have the ability to pitch around the walks in Triple-A. There’s only one way for the Braves to find out that can translate to the major-league level. At 27 years old, Hernandez has an impressive 11.6 K/9 across three Triple-A seasons.

Over his past two outings, Hernandez has four walks in three innings.

Conclusion

Should the Braves call his number in September, we hope his ability to work around the walks in Gwinnett translates to the Major Leagues as the Braves push for the Postseason.

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