Orlando Hernandez

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Orlando Hernández Pedroso (born October 11, 1969 in Villa Clara, Cuba), nicknamed El Duque, is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who is currently a free agent. His last appearance in a Major League game was in 2007 with the New York Mets.[1]

His greatest success came as a New York Yankees starter during that team's run of World Series championships in 1998, 1999, and 2000. He also won a championship in 2005 with the Chicago White Sox. He is the half-brother of pitcher Liván Hernández.

Orlando Hernandez is well known for his extremely high leg kick.

The Mets

He was traded to the Mets in 2006. He played for the Mets from 2006-2007.






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