Hernandez came over after two seasons in the Dominican Summer League and garnered attention with a fastball touching into the upper 90’s with late life. Signed by Boston back in 2013, the 20-year old lefty made his U.S. debut last season in the New-York Penn League with the Lowell Spinners. His fastball chewed-up NYPL hitters to the tune of a 10.8 K/9 rate. Unfortunately the young pitcher didn’t flash enough control, as he also threw-up a 6.7 BB/9 rate, which was woefully tops in the NYPL. Scouts saw more good than bad from the 6’2″ 185 lb. Hernandez, as he slid into the Red Sox Top 30 according to Baseball America. With his fastball and secondaries, that need much improvement, Hernandez’ ceiling could be from the bullpen as a set-up type.