Elieser Hernandez #57

Elieser Alexis Hernandez.

2017

Posted 4-5 record and 3.98 ERA (63.1 ip/28 er) over 15 appearances (11 starts) with Single-A Buies Creek in Astros organization. Missed two months due to a back injury suffered midseason...Made seven appearances, five starts, before landing on seven-day disabled list with a right back strain on May 19. In that time, went 2-3 with a 5.46 ERA (29.1/18)...Made first appearance on April 6 vs. Winston-Salem, a 2.1-inning relief outing in which he earned win. Allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three...Made five consecutive starts from April 11-May 5, going 1-3 with 5.09 ERA (23.0/13)...On April 23 at Carolina, took loss despite giving up just two runs on four hits. Walked one and struck out season-high nine over 5.0 frames...In last appearance before landing on DL, tossed 4.1 relief innings on May 10 vs. Salem. Surrendered two runs and three hits while walking one and tying a season high with nine strikeouts...In three rehab appearances (two starts) with GCL Astros, went 1-0 with 1.80 ERA (10.0/2). Allowed just six hits and one walk while striking out 14...Reinstated from DL on July 22 and made start that night vs. Carolina. Picked up third win of season after allowing just one run on one hit with no walks and five strikeouts over 5.0 innings...Tossed season-high 6.0 innings on August 22 vs. Lynchburg. Took loss after giving up five runs and six hits. Tied season high with nine strikeouts and didn't walk a batter... Following reinstatement, went 2-2 with 2.67 ERA (33.2/10) in eight appearances (six starts) ...In 11 total starts, owned 2-5 record and 4.17 ERA (49.2/23). In four relief appearances, went 2-0 with 3.29 ERA (13.2/5)...Made five starts with Aguilas del Zulia in Venezuelan Winter League, posting 2-1 record with 2.11 ERA (21.1/5). Allowed just 12 hits and six walks with 22 strikeouts.