Rafael Tobías Hernández Alvarado (born August 24, 1953), commonly known as "Toby Hernández", is a former Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball

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 catcher

Catcher

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 and right-handed batter who played for the Toronto Blue Jays

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 in 1984.

A native from Calabozo, Guárico State, Venezuela

Venezuela

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), Hernández was a top catching prospect in the Jays organization, but after a long history of injuries he was able to reach the majors just at 31.

In his brief stint with Toronto, Hernández hit .500 hitter (1-for2) with one run

Run (baseball)

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 in three games.

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