Emporia State University Athletics

Hernandez was named the ABCA National Player of the Year as a senior in 2008 after hitting .462 with 18 home runs and 80 RBI. He was first-team All-MIAA at catcher and the MIAA Player of the Year. He led the MIAA in six offensive categories as the Hornets won the MIAA regular season title with a 50-10 record. His 18 home runs ranked fourth on the MIAA single season chart at the time. As a junior he hit .321 with 11 homers and 78 RBI.