Eisler Liván Hernández Carrera (born February 20, 1975 in Villa Clara, Cuba), better known as Liván Hernández [lee-VAHN er-NAN-deth], is a right-handed starting pitcher who plays with the Washington Nationals.

Previously, Hernández has pitched for the Florida Marlins (1996-99), San Francisco Giants (1999-2002) and Montreal Expos (2003-04).

In nine-year career, Hernández has a 95-94 record with 1181 strikeouts and a 4.13 ERA in 1704 innings. Hernándezis a great defensive pitcher, who made almost no errors this past season.

Highlights

• NL Championship Series MVP (1997)
• World Series MVP Award (1997)
• Twice led league in innings pitched (2003-04)
• Twice led league in complete games (2003-04)
• Silver Slugger Award winner (2004)

Fact

• He is the half brother of pitcher Orlando "El Duque" Hernández

See also

• National League Championship Series
• List of NL Silver Slugger Winners at Pitcher
• List of players from Cuba in Major League Baseball

External links

• Liván Hernández at:
  • Baseball Reference (analysis and stats)
  • ESPN (profile and daily report)