Liván Hernández Net Worth

Eisler Liván Hernández Carrera (Spanish pronunciation: [liˈβan eɾˈnandes]; born February 20, 1975) is a Cuban-born former professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball. Over a 17-year career, he played for nine different teams and was named to two All-Star Games. He was named the MVP of the 1997 World Series with the Florida Marlins. He is the half-brother of pitcher Orlando “El Duque” Hernández.

Hernández played for the Florida Marlins (1996–1999), the San Francisco Giants (1999–2002), the Montreal Expos (2003–2004), the Washington Nationals (2005–2006, 2009–2011), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2006–2007), the Minnesota Twins (2008), the Colorado Rockies (2008), the New York Mets (2009), the Atlanta Braves (2012) and the Milwaukee Brewers (2012). He bats and throws right-handed, and was known for throwing a “slow hook” curveball, sometimes below 60 miles per hour, as a strikeout pitch.A two-time All-Star, Hernández was considered to be a great defensive pitcher, having made just fifteen errors in his career. He was described as a workhorse due to his ability to pitch deep into games. Between 1998 and 2007, he never pitched fewer than 199 innings in any given season (in 1999 he threw only 1992⁄3 innings). Hernández led the National League in innings pitched in three consecutive seasons, 2003 through 2005, and led the league in complete games for the first two of those years. In 2005, he once threw 150 pitches in nine innings, although the game went into extra innings after he left. In 2004 and 2005, he led the major leagues with 3,927 and 4,009 pitches, respectively.

What is Livan Hernandez’s Net Worth, Salary and Career Earnings?

Livan Hernandez is a former Cuban professional baseball player who has a net worth of $0 million. After earning more than $53 million in salary alone, in July 2017 Livan filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Florida. In the filing, Livan claimed to owe up to $1 million to as many as 50 creditors. A large portion of that debt it owed to credit card companies, banks and the IRS. He also owes around $220,000 to a local businessman who gave him a loan. He claimed to be worth less than $50,000 at the time of his filing.

He is the half-brother of former MLB pitcher Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez. Livan defected to the United States when he was 20 years old in 1995. A year prior, he had helped secure a gold medal for Cuba at the 1994 Baseball World Cup in Managua. Hernandez made his Major League Baseball debut in 1996 with the Florida Marlins, and he remained with the team until 1999. He then embarked upon his career as a journeyman, playing with the San Francisco Giants from 1999 until 2002, the Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals from 2003 until 2006, the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2006 until 2007, the Minnesota Twins and Colorado Rockies in 2008, the New York Mets in 2009, the Washington Nationals a second time from 2009 until 2011, and lastly the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers in 2012.

Hernandez finished his pro playing career with a 178-177 win-loss record to go along with a 4.44 earned run average and 1,976 strikeouts. He won one World Series title with the Marlins in 1997 and was named MVP of the World Series that year. Hernandez also earned NLCS MVP honors in 1997. He is a two-time MLB All-Star (2004, 2005) and won the Silver Slugger Award in 2004.

Net Worth: $0

Date of Birth: Feb 20, 1975 (48 years old)

Place of Birth: Villa Clara Province

Gender: Male

Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)

Profession: Baseball player

Nationality: Cuba

CareerHernandez made his MLB debut with the Florida Marlins. His rookie year was solid, but it was his performance in the 1997 postseason that truly catapulted him into the spotlight. Hernandez played a pivotal role in the Marlins’ World Series run, earning both the National League Championship Series and World Series Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards. His mesmerizing performance in Game 5 of the NLCS, where he recorded 15 strikeouts, remains etched in baseball lore.After a productive stint with the Marlins, Hernandez moved on to play for the San Francisco Giants in 1999. However, his most enduring relationship was with the Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals, where he had two separate stints (2003-2006, 2009-2011). With the Nationals, Hernandez emerged as a workhorse, leading the league in innings pitched in both 2003 and 2004. His remarkable endurance and work ethic, coupled with his effective breaking ball and changeup, made him a reliable asset in the rotation.Throughout his career, Hernandez exhibited a level of stamina that was nothing short of extraordinary. He completed 50 games and pitched over 200 innings nine times, a testament to his durability. Hernandez also had the honor of being named an All-Star twice, in 2004 and 2005.Hernandez’s career was characterized by his flexibility and adaptability, as he played for nine different teams. After the Nationals, he had stints with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Minnesota Twins, Colorado Rockies, New York Mets, and finally, the Atlanta Braves, where he ended his illustrious career in 2012.