Hall of Fame
Roberto Hernandez is the most successful athlete USC Aiken has ever produced. A 17-year veteran of Major League Baseball, Hernandez transferred to USCA from UConn in 1986. Current Athletic Director, and then baseball coach, Randy Warrick, transformed him from a catcher to a pitcher and the rest is history. In his one season as a Pacer, Hernandez posted a 10-2 record with 97 strikeouts in 94.0 innings. At the plate, he belted 19 home runs and led USC Aiken to its only appearance in the NAIA World Series. He was drafted with the 16th pick in the first round of the 1986 MLB Draft by the California Angels. Currently a reliever with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Hernandez ranks in the top 15 all-time in saves and is a two-time MLB All-Star. He had his Pacer jersey number 35 retired in 2001.
