2026 Stats
AVG
.200
HR
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RBI
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R
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SB
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Hernaiz entered the year needing a strong spring after managing only a .503 OPS in 135 major league plate appearances the season before, but a .608 OPS in camp returned him to Triple-A Las Vegas. He continued to hit there, posting his third consecutive season with a batting average of .300 or better and a .376 on-base mark, earning a recall in late July and a stay in the majors the rest of the season. His .598 OPS represented progress from his rookie campaign, though it still trailed his .815 OPS over 191 Triple-A games. Speed has been a minor league asset, as he stole 24 bases in 27 attempts across three Triple-A seasons, but that hasn't translated yet, with a 3-for-7 showing last season with the Athletics. Hernaiz kept his strikeout rate to 12.2 percent and undershot his expected batting average by 26 points, offering some optimism. With minimal power, his clearest role is as a bench option. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Athletics in March of 2026.
Nabs second steal
Hernaiz went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Thursday's loss to the Rangers.
Analysis
With Max Muncy getting the day off, Hernaiz drew the start at the hot corner and swiped his second base of the season. Playing time has been tough to come by for the utility infielder, and the results have been lackluster when he's been called upon as he's slashing .200/.238/.200 in 21 plate appearances. Hernaiz figures to see occasional action as a fill-in option for Muncy, Jeff McNeil and Jacob Wilson, and he's already played at least three games at second base, third base and shortstop this season.
With Max Muncy getting the day off, Hernaiz drew the start at the hot corner and swiped his second base of the season. Playing time has been tough to come by for the utility infielder, and the results have been lackluster when he's been called upon as he's slashing .200/.238/.200 in 21 plate appearances. Hernaiz figures to see occasional action as a fill-in option for Muncy, Jeff McNeil and Jacob Wilson, and he's already played at least three games at second base, third base and shortstop this season.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+32%
OPS vs LHP
2026
+43%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .661 | 118 | 1 | 11 | .255 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .499 | 235 | 2 | 17 | .194 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | .364 | 11 | 0 | 0 | .182 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .522 | 10 | 0 | 0 | .222 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .732 | 57 | 1 | 6 | .250 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .546 | 140 | 1 | 10 | .224 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .652 | 50 | 0 | 5 | .279 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .418 | 85 | 1 | 7 | .143 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+14%
OPS on Road
2026
+26%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .520 | 200 | 1 | 15 | .212 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .594 | 153 | 2 | 13 | .216 | ||||
| 2026Home | .500 | 8 | 0 | 0 | .250 | ||||
| 2026Away | .397 | 13 | 0 | 0 | .167 | ||||
| 2025Home | .604 | 102 | 1 | 6 | .250 | ||||
| 2025Away | .593 | 95 | 1 | 10 | .210 | ||||
| 2024Home | .426 | 90 | 0 | 9 | .165 | ||||
| 2024Away | .653 | 45 | 1 | 3 | .244 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Darell Hernaiz compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.20BB Rate
4.8%K Rate
23.8%BABIP
.267ISO
.000AVG
.200OBP
.238SLG
.200OPS
.438wOBA
.202Exit Velocity
87.9 mphHard Hit Rate
26.7%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.201Expected SLG
.231Sprint Speed
22.8 ft/secGround Ball %
53.3%Line Drive %
6.7%Fly Ball %
40.0%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Hernaiz made the Athletics' Opening Day roster last season and was carving out a regular role when he went down with a severely sprained ankle in early May which sidelined him for nearly three months. The 23-year-old never gained any momentum at the plate either before or after the injury, ultimately finishing with a lowly .503 OPS which ranked 442nd out of 455 players to reach 100 plate appearances. Hernaiz has slashed .312/.376/.448 in 95 games at the Triple-A level, although his home venue in Las Vegas during that time was extremely hitter-friendly. While Hernaiz has solid plate discipline, he lacks power and he hasn't done much running since A-ball. Hernaiz could compete for the Athletics' third base job but appears best suited to be a utility infielder.
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Drawing second start of season
Hernaiz will start at second base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
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Solid performance Monday
Hernaiz started at shortstop and went 2-for-3 with a double in Monday's Cactus League loss to the Giants.
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Idle Wednesday
Hernaiz isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus Houston.
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Sitting after five straight starts
Hernaiz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
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Posts second steal
Hernaiz went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 10-4 win over the Angels.
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Boxed out for starting job?
The Athletics' acquisition of Jeff McNeil last week could mean Hernaiz won't begin 2026 as the club's primary second baseman.
Analysis
Hernaiz certainly wasn't guaranteed the job prior to the trade, but the acquisition of a veteran player like McNeil, who underwent shoulder surgery in October but is expected to be ready for spring training, certainly appears to close the door on the competition. Hernaiz played in 51 big-league games last season and posted a .231/.292/.306 slash line with two home runs and three steals.
Hernaiz certainly wasn't guaranteed the job prior to the trade, but the acquisition of a veteran player like McNeil, who underwent shoulder surgery in October but is expected to be ready for spring training, certainly appears to close the door on the competition. Hernaiz played in 51 big-league games last season and posted a .231/.292/.306 slash line with two home runs and three steals.