2 Brandon Hernandez
Brandon Hernandez
  • Height:
    5'9"
  • Weight:
    175
  • Bats/Throws:
    R/R
  • Year:
    SO
  • Hometown:
    Palm Beach
  • High School:
    Royal Palm Beach
  • Position:
    INF
  • gp
    50
  • avg
    .285
  • hr
    4
  • rbi
    37
  • r
    37
  • sb
    5
Bio

High School: Won Rookie of the Year freshman year, MVP and Hitter of the year senior year along with making Dick Howser All – Star game senior year.

College: All-Conference Second Team, Mid-Florida Conference Scholar Athlete Award

Personal: Born March 6, 1997… Parents are Santos and Julie… Majoring in Sport Management… Siblings are Kevin and Jon… Admires his Family… Favorite Athlete is Derek Jeter… Favorite Movie is Coach Carter… Favorite TV show is Fresh Prince of Bel-Air… Favorite Hobbies are singing, dancing, basketball and chilling with friends.

Recent games
Season Statistics
Game Log - Hitting
Game Log - Extra Base Hits
Game Log - Base Running
Game Log - Extended Hitting
Game Log - Pitching
Game Log - Ext. Pitching
Game Log - Fielding
Game Log - Ext. Fielding

Career Stats: Hitting

Career Stats: Extra Base Hits

Career Stats: Base Running

Career Stats: Extended Hitting

Career Stats: Pitching

Career Stats: Ext. Pitching

Career Stats: Fielding

Career Stats: Ext. Fielding

Splits Stats: Hitting

Splits Stats: Extra Base Hits

Splits Stats: Base Running

Splits Stats: Extended Hitting

Splits Stats: Pitching

Splits Stats: Ext. Pitching

Splits Stats: Fielding

Splits Stats: Ext. Fielding

News mentions
Sixteen Saints Sign with Upper Division Schools
Sixteen Saints Sign with Upper Division Schools

Gainesville, FL – Sixteen players from the 2017 Mid-Florida Conference Champion Santa Febaseball team signed with NCAA schools or Major League Baseball

Saints Season Ends at the FCSAA Tournament
Saints Season Ends at the FCSAA Tournament

Lakeland, FL – The #1 team in the nation entered Tuesday’s matchup with the Santa FE Saints having scored 33 runs in three games, and equaled their average, plating 11 in an 11-1 win over the Santa Fe Saints. No one has been able to slow down Chipola College as they picked up their fourth straight win at the tournament to move into the championship day on Wednesday needing to beat Palm Beach for a spot at the JUCO World Series. Palm Beach would need to beat the Indians twice to earn a spot in Grand Junction, CO.

Goebel, Seven Others Named All-MFC; Wiggs Coach of the Year
Goebel, Seven Others Named All-MFC; Wiggs Coach of the Year

Gainesville, FL – The Santa Fe Saints were well represented on the All MFC team after their second straight championship, placing eight players on the first and second team. In addition to that, Saints players won Fireman of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Pitcher of the Year. Coach Johnny Wiggs was named the Coach of the Year for the seventh time.

Saints Mow Past Lake Sumter 16-5 in Seven Innings
Saints Mow Past Lake Sumter 16-5 in Seven Innings

Gainesville, FL – For the fourth time in the last eight games, the Santa Fe Saints won by ten run mercy rule, this time 16-5 over Lake Sumter State College. SF (35-11, 18-5 MFC) swept the four game season series, outscoring the Lakehawks 45-12 in the process. With a win in the regular season finale at Daytona State College on Friday, the Saints would clinch their second straight Mid-Florida Conference championship.

Saints Run Rule St. John's 11-1, Clinch Tournament Berth
Saints Run Rule St. John's 11-1, Clinch Tournament Berth

Gainesville, FL – Santa Fe College wasted no time putting away Mid-Florida Conference rivals St. John’s River State College on Friday afternoon in Gainesville, run ruling the Vikings 11-1 in seven innings. The win moves SF (32-11, 15-5 MFC) within one half game of SJRSC (16-5 MFC) at the top of the MFC standings and gives them the tiebreaker, having beaten the Vikings three out of four. They have also now clinched a spot in the FCSAA Tournament in Lakeland at Joker Marchant Stadium, May 5-10.

FSC-J Takes Down Saints In 11 Innings, 9-5
FSC-J Takes Down Saints In 11 Innings, 9-5

Gainesville, FL – The Santa Fe Saints (31-11, 14-4 MFC) mounted a furious rally in the ninth inning Monday afternoon in Gainesville against Florida State College-Jacksonville, scoring five runs in the bottom of the ninth to tie the score 5-5, sending it to extra innings.

Saints Fly Past Daytona State, 15-2
Saints Fly Past Daytona State, 15-2

Gainesville, FL – The Santa Fe Saints offense was back in full swing on Friday afternoon, putting 15 runs on the board in a 15-2 victory in seven innings over Daytona State in the rubber match of the three game series. It’s the second time in three games that the Saints run ruled DSC. SF won on Monday in Gainesville 14-4 in seven innings.

Daytona Upends Saints, 9-3
Daytona Upends Saints, 9-3

Gainesville, FL – Two days after the Santa Fe Saints mercy ruled Daytona State College, the Falcons showed they still had some fight, defeating SF 9-3 in Daytona Beach. The win was big for DSC as it keeps them in contention for third place in the Mid-Florida Conference and a shot at the FCSAA Tournament.

Saints Run Rule Daytona State, 14-4
Saints Run Rule Daytona State, 14-4

Gainesville, FL – The NJCAA #15/FCSAA #6 Santa Fe Saints (30-9, 13-3 MFC) continued their recent offensive onslaught on Monday afternoon in their first game of a three game series with Mid-Florida Conference foe Daytona State, scoring 14 runs on 16 hits to run rule the Falcons in seven innings.

Gabel and the Saints Blank Lake Sumter, 9-0
Gabel and the Saints Blank Lake Sumter, 9-0

Gainesville, FL – Sean Gabel struck out eight Lake Sumter batters in seven efficient innings on Saturday afternoon in Gainesville, blanking the Lakehawks to lead SF to a 9-0 victory. He needed just 76 pitches to earn his fifth win of the season.

Saints Defeat Lake Sumter 12-4, Jump Into First Place in MFC
Saints Defeat Lake Sumter 12-4, Jump Into First Place in MFC

Gainesville, FL – The Santa Fe Saints (27-9, 10-3 MFC) jumped in to first place in the Mid-Florida Conference on Wednesday afternoon thanks to a 12-4 win over Lake Sumter State College and a loss by St. John’s River State to Florida State College at Jacksonville.

Saints Hit Five Homers in 14-6 Win Over Seminole State
Saints Hit Five Homers in 14-6 Win Over Seminole State

Gainesville, FL – Santa Fe first baseman Leo Rodriguez had a monster day at the plate on Monday afternoon in Sanford for the NJCAA #15/FCSAA #3 Santa Fe Saints, blasting a home run along with two other hits in a five RBI effort. In all the Saints (26-9, 9-3 MFC) pounded out 15 hits, five homeruns, and scored 14 runs to clinch the three game series against Seminole State College.

Saints Power Past Seminole State, 8-2
Saints Power Past Seminole State, 8-2

Gainesville, FL – For the fifth start in a row Santa Fe starting pitcher Robert Girgis allowed two runs or less, this time shutting out Seminole State College over six strong innings to lead SF past the Raiders 8-2.

Saints Finish Three Game Sweep Over CF, 9-4
Saints Finish Three Game Sweep Over CF, 9-4

Gainesville, FL – Kyle Phillips and Wyatt Meisterhans both homered for the nationally ranked Saints on Wednesday in Gainesville, helping NJCAA #15/FCSAA #3 SF to their third straight win over the College of Central Florida, 9-4. Ricky Miranda (4-0) went 3.1 innings in relief of Sean Gabel to pick up the win. The victory keeps Santa Fe on top of the Mid-Florida Conference standings.

Girgis Throws Eight Shutout, Saints Beat CF 6-0
Girgis Throws Eight Shutout, Saints Beat CF 6-0

Gainesville, FL – Santa Fe Saints sophomore pitcher Robert Girgis was at the top of his game on Monday afternoon, shutting out the College of Central Florida over eight innings to lead SF to a 6-0 win over the Patriots. The win keeps the Saints (23-8, 6-2 MFC) at the top of the Mid-Florida Conference standings.

Saints Sweep Past Macomb CC, 14-2 and 8-0
Saints Sweep Past Macomb CC, 14-2 and 8-0

Gainesville, FL – On their bye week from Mid-Florida Conference play, the Santa Fe Saints picked up two convincing wins over Macomb CC (Warren, Michigan) 14-2 and 8-0.

Bats Come Alive in Saints 12-4 Win Over FSC-J
Bats Come Alive in Saints 12-4 Win Over FSC-J

Gainesville, FL – The Santa Fe Saints (17-6, 2-0 MFC) used an eight run seventh inning to turn a tie game into a comfortable win on Friday afternoon in Gainesville, defeating Florida State College-Jacksonville 12-4 for their second straight MFC win and sixth in in a row overall.

Bacon, Morton Dominate in 4-2 Win Over Polk
Bacon, Morton Dominate in 4-2 Win Over Polk

Gainesville, FL – Kyle Morton and Troy Bacon were nearly unhittable on Monday afternoon against Polk State, helping the Saints to a 4-2 victory over the Eagles, avenging a loss from earlier in the season.

#5 Leo Rodriguez
Rodriguez Homers, Saints Run Past Pensacola, 9-4

Gainesville, FL – Leo Rodriguez provided the big blow for the Santa Fe Saints on Friday afternoon in a win against Pensacola State, drilling a three run homerun in the bottom of the seventh to turn a three run lead into an 8-2 advantage for SF. The victory is the eighth of the season for the defending FCSAA State Champions.

Saints Win Pitcher's Duel 3-1 Over Tallahassee
Saints Win Pitcher's Duel 3-1 Over Tallahassee

Gainesville, FL – Sophomore Kyle Morton turned in his third straight solid performance to start 2017, tossing six inning, allowing just one run on four hits. He held the Eagles hitless through the first four innings and didn’t allow a run until the six.

Bacon Picks Up Win as Saints Split DH with South Florida
Bacon Picks Up Win as Saints Split DH with South Florida

Gainesville, FL – The Santa Fe Saints took game one of a double header in come from behind fashion, winning in extra innings 5-4 before dropping the second game 4-2 to the Panthers.

Morton, Bacon Pitch Saints Past HCC, 3-2
Morton, Bacon Pitch Saints Past HCC, 3-2

Gainesville, FL – Avenging an opening day loss, the NJCAA #8/FCSAA #2 Santa Fe Saints pitched their way past the Hillsborough Community College Hawks on Wednesday afternoon 3-2. Kyle Morton was lights out on the mound for seven innings, allowing just one hit while striking out six. Troy Bacon did what he does best, tossing two shutout innings for his third save of the season.

Phillips and the Saints Sweep South GA, 7-4 and 3-0
Phillips and the Saints Sweep South GA, 7-4 and 3-0

Gainesville, FL – The NJCAA #8 Santa Fe Saints (2-1) bounced back from an opening day defeat to pick up two wins against the always talented South Georgia State College Hawks. Pitching was the name of the game as the Saints held SGSC to 10 hits combined over the two games. Robert Girgis (1-0) earned the win in game one, pitching four strong innings, and Sean Gabel (1-0) was the winner in game two, throwing five innings of three hit ball. Troy Bacon had a save in each game, giving him two on the year.

Reed, Lentz Homer Saints Past Indian River, 10-8
Reed, Lentz Homer Saints Past Indian River, 10-8

Gainesville, FL – The NJCAA #8 Santa Fe Saints trailed by as many as five runs on Sunday afternoon against Indian River State College but the long ball helped them rally for a win, their third in the last two days. Dillon Reed provided the big blast, hammering a two run homer (1) in the bottom of the sixth to give the Saints a 9-8 lead, one they would not relinquish.

Hillsborough Hands Saints 5-3 Opening Day Loss
Hillsborough Hands Saints 5-3 Opening Day Loss

Gainesville, FL – The Santa Fe Saints will get right after it in 2017, playing three games on opening day at the JUCO Kickoff Classic, giving the veterans and newcomers alike a chance to get their feet under them immediately.

Seven Baseball Players Sign with NCAA Schools
Seven Baseball Players Sign with NCAA Schools

Gainesville, FL – The NCAA Early Signing period arrived this past week and Santa Fe College Baseball was well represented. Baseball had one of their biggest early signings ever with seven student-athletes signing early with four year schools. All seven played a big part in last year’s success that saw the team set a school record with 42 wins, a Mid-Florida Conference Championship, a State/Region 8 Championship, and a JUCO World Series appearance.