The Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies are battling it out in the 2025 NLDS. Two of the National League’s powerhouses met Saturday night for Game 1 of the series.
Philadelphia plated three runs in the third inning off Shohei Ohtani, but Los Angeles clawed two back in the sixth. Then, the Dodgers took advantage when the Phillies had to turn to their bullpen. With runners on first and second and two outs against left-hander Matt Strahm, Teoscar Hernández took a ball before depositing a 91 mph fastball down the middle 394 feet into the right-center stands to give the Dodgers a 5-3 lead. Los Angeles then turned to its bullpen, which held on for the 5-3 victory.
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Here is everything to know about Hernandez, who helped the Dodgers to a Game 1 win over the Phillies in the 2025 NLDS.
Teoscar Hernandez playoff stats
Game 1 2025 NLDS
- At-Bats: 4
- Hits: 1
- Walks: 0
- Strikeouts: 3
- HR: 1
- RBI: 3
- Runs: 1
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Career playoff stats
| Year | Team | Games | Average | Hits | HR | RBI |
| 2020 | Blue Jays | 2 | .143 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Blue Jays | 2 | .250 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2024 | Dodgers | 16 | .250 | 15 | 3 | 12 |
| 2025 | Dodgers | 2 | .400 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Total | 2 | 22 | .259 | 22 | 7 | 22 |
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How many teams has Teoscar Hernandez played for?
Hernandez has played for four MLB teams in his career. He came up through the Houston Astros organization after signing with them as an international free agent in February 2011 when he was 18 years old. Hernandez finally made it to the big leagues in 2016.
- Houston Astros (2016-2017)
- Toronto Blue Jays (2017-2022)
- Seattle Mariners (2023)
- Los Angeles Dodgers (2024-present)
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How old is Teoscar Hernandez?
Hernandez was born on October 15, 1992. He is currently 32 years old, but will turn 33 if the Dodgers stay alive long enough in the 2025 playoffs.
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Teoscar Hernandez contract details
Hernandez was a free agent following the 2024 season. There was a thought that he may test the market, but he ended up re-signing with the Dodgers on a three-year deal worth $66 million. It included a $23 million signing bonus and, like all baseball contracts, is fully guaranteed. The deal also included a club option for 2028.