MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Senior third baseman Ray Hernandez became the latest draftee from Alabama State in the MLB First-Year Player Draft as he was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 29th round Wednesday afternoon.Hernandez, who holds the school record in slugging percentage, doubles and home runs, was the 862nd overall pick in draft.
The senior from Orlando (Fla.) was among the nations best in several categories as he led Alabama State to the East Division championship in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) this season. He finished the season hitting .379 with 11 home runs – both team highs for the Hornets – and finished with 45 runs batted in and 46 runs scored. He also connected on 12 doubles and led the team with a .601 slugging percentage as the Hornets made the semifinals of the conference tournament.
A two-time all-conference selection for the Hornets, Hernandez finishes his career leading the school with 35 home runs and second in runs batted in with 172. He was also named All-Tournament at the conclusion of the SWAC championship tournament after hitting .471 in five games with three doubles and four runs batted in.
Quotable – Alabama State head coach Jose' Vazquez
"I am extremely happy for Ray as he accomplishes another goal that he set forth for himself when he got to Alabama State. Not only does he leave Alabama State with a degree, now he gets to pursue a life-long dream. He will represent Alabama State the way the school should be represented everywhere he goes."
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