Hernandez recently renewed his three-year, 66 million-dollar contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Details of the contract include a 23 million-dollar contract deposit and a 15 million-dollar team option for the 2028 season. The team also agreed to receive 23.5 million U.S. dollars after the end of the contract period as it did last season.스포츠토토

Hernandez made his major league debut with the Houston Astros in 2016. After that, he signed a one-year, $23.5 million contract with the Dodgers in January 2024 after passing through the Toronto Blue Jays and Siddle Mariners.

Hernandez played in 160 games for Seattle in the 2023 season. He recorded 161 hits, 26 homers, 93 RBIs, 70 runs batted in (BTI). His batting average of 0.258 was the lowest since 0.230 recorded for the Houston Astros in the 2016 season. He also had 211 strikeouts, which was his career-high.

However, the Dodgers showed exactly what they expected in the 2024 season. He played in 154 games and recorded 160 hits, 33 homers, 99 RBIs, 84 runs, and a batting average of 0.272. He also played in 16 games in the postseason, contributing to the Dodgers' victory in the World Series by posting 15 hits, three homers, 12 RBIs and eight runs. He also tasted the victory in his first World Series championship since his debut. He not only selected his second All-Star in this season, but also listed himself on the Silver Slugger and All-MLB Second Team, an outfielder of the National League.

According to MLB.com and Dodger Blue, which specializes in Dodgers news, Hernandez once again explained his reasons for staying with the Dodgers during a recent press conference at Dodger Stadium. Although he wanted to stay with the Dodgers from the beginning of the FA market, there was a team that wanted Hernandez. Nevertheless, Hernandez did not leave LA.

"Money was not a problem for me. I could have gone to another team and got 5 million dollars or 6 million dollars more," Hernandez said. "But money doesn't make a big difference. I said the Dodgers was my top priority when I was in the free agent market. I will do what I can to come back." "The way the Dodgers treated their family and players was more important to me than anything else."

Hernandez, who was loved by Dodgers fans for his best performance in every game despite playing for just one year. In particular, he added strength to the tie by hitting a two-run double with a two-run homer in Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees, as well as a two-run double in Game 5. His team played a major role in winning the World Series by winning 7-6. He had seven hits, one home run, four RBIs, one run and a batting average of 0.350 in the World Series, which was the best impact for a single-year contract player.

"Hernandez and the Dodgers are a perfect combination," Dodger Blue said. "He exceeded expectations in his one-year contract with the Dodgers. He is a fan favorite, and he has been on the Dodgers' main lineup for at least three years now." MLB.com praised Hernandez as a mentor for young teammates and an important player who demonstrates his presence in the clubhouse.

Hernandez, who put the Dodgers ahead of money, said, "Just because new Dodgers man Kim Hye-sung has a player to see and learn from is a big asset.