Felix Hernandez
Born: 4/8/1986 in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2005-08-04 | Final Game: 2019-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Felix Abraham Graham Hernandez
Biography
Felix Hernandez, born in 1986, was a dominant pitcher in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 2005 to 2019. Known affectionately as "King Felix," he played the majority of his career with the Seattle Mariners, where he became a central figure in the team's history. Hernandez compiled a career record of 169-136, with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.42. Over his career, he tallied 2,524 strikeouts, showcasing his exceptional ability to overpower hitters and solidifying his status as one of the premier pitchers of his era.
Hernandez's accolades include a Cy Young Award and six All-Star selections, highlighting his consistent excellence on the mound. He became renowned for his exceptional command and a devastating array of pitches, which allowed him to excel during a period marked by offensive prowess across the league. His signature performance came in 2012 when he threw a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays, etching his name in baseball lore. Felix Hernandez's legacy endures as a symbol of talent and perseverance, making significant contributions to the Mariners and leaving an indelible mark on the game of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 169 | 136 | 419 | 418 | 25 | 11 | 0 | 2729.7 | 2487 | 1037 | 264 | 805 | 2524 | 3.42 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | SEA | AL | 4 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84.3 | 61 | 25 | 23 | 77 | 2.67 | 3082.1 |
| 2006 | SEA | AL | 12 | 14 | 31 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 191.0 | 195 | 96 | 60 | 176 | 4.52 | 3081.5 |
| 2007 | SEA | AL | 14 | 7 | 30 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 190.3 | 209 | 83 | 53 | 165 | 3.92 | 3553.3 |
| 2008 | SEA | AL | 9 | 11 | 31 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 200.7 | 198 | 77 | 80 | 175 | 3.45 | 2711.3 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | 19 | 5 | 34 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 238.7 | 200 | 66 | 71 | 217 | 2.49 | 7718.5 |
| 2010 | SEA | AL | 13 | 12 | 34 | 34 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 249.7 | 194 | 63 | 70 | 232 | 2.27 | 6803.8 |
| 2011 | SEA | AL | 14 | 14 | 33 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 233.7 | 218 | 90 | 67 | 222 | 3.47 | 4959.5 |
| 2012 | SEA | AL | 13 | 9 | 33 | 33 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 232.0 | 209 | 79 | 56 | 223 | 3.06 | 7161.8 |
| 2013 | SEA | AL | 12 | 10 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 204.3 | 185 | 69 | 46 | 216 | 3.04 | 6696.9 |
| 2014 | SEA | AL | 15 | 6 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 236.0 | 170 | 56 | 46 | 248 | 2.14 | 7302.7 |
| 2015 | SEA | AL | 18 | 9 | 31 | 31 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 201.7 | 180 | 79 | 58 | 191 | 3.53 | 1274.8 |
| 2016 | SEA | AL | 11 | 8 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 153.3 | 138 | 65 | 65 | 122 | 3.82 | -1754.2 |
| 2017 | SEA | AL | 6 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86.7 | 86 | 42 | 26 | 78 | 4.36 | -1449.6 |
| 2018 | SEA | AL | 8 | 14 | 29 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 155.7 | 159 | 96 | 59 | 125 | 5.55 | -4132.4 |
| 2019 | SEA | AL | 1 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.7 | 85 | 51 | 25 | 57 | 6.40 | -2726.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 419 | 50 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 0.080 | 0.115 | 0.160 | 0.275 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | SEA | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | SEA | AL | 31 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | SEA | AL | 30 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SEA | AL | 31 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | 34 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | SEA | AL | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | SEA | AL | 33 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | SEA | AL | 33 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | SEA | AL | 31 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | SEA | AL | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | SEA | AL | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | SEA | AL | 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | SEA | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | SEA | AL | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | SEA | AL | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 419 | 418 | 188 | 321 | 19 | 28 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | SEA | P | 12 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | SEA | P | 31 | 31 | 16 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | SEA | P | 30 | 30 | 13 | 24 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | SEA | P | 31 | 31 | 14 | 31 | 1 | 4 |
| 2009 | SEA | P | 34 | 34 | 29 | 24 | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 | SEA | P | 34 | 34 | 15 | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 | SEA | P | 33 | 33 | 27 | 28 | 2 | 4 |
| 2012 | SEA | P | 33 | 33 | 11 | 24 | 2 | 3 |
| 2013 | SEA | P | 31 | 31 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 | SEA | P | 34 | 34 | 11 | 25 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 | SEA | P | 31 | 31 | 13 | 26 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 | SEA | P | 25 | 25 | 6 | 20 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | SEA | P | 16 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | SEA | P | 29 | 28 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | SEA | P | 15 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 419 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Pitcher | |
| 2014 | Pitcher of the Month | June |
| 2014 | Player of the Week | Week of 2014-06-08 |
| 2012 | Pitcher of the Month | August |
| 2012 | Player of the Week | Week of 2012-08-19 |
| 2010 | Cy Young Award | |
| 2010 | TSN Pitcher of the Year | |
| 2009 | Pitcher of the Month | June |
| 2009 | Pitcher of the Month | September |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SEA | AL | $25,857,143 |
| 2015 | SEA | AL | $24,857,000 |
| 2014 | SEA | AL | $22,857,000 |
| 2013 | SEA | AL | $20,557,143 |
| 2012 | SEA | AL | $19,700,000 |
| 2011 | SEA | AL | $11,700,000 |
| 2010 | SEA | AL | $7,200,000 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | $3,800,000 |
| 2008 | SEA | AL | $540,000 |
| 2007 | SEA | AL | $420,000 |
| 2006 | SEA | AL | $340,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $137,828,286 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Cy Young Award | AL | 7th | 9.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2014 | Cy Young Award | AL | 2nd | 159.0 | 210 | 13 |
| 2014 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 10th | 48.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2013 | Cy Young Award | AL | 8th | 6.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2013 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 22th | 1.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2012 | Cy Young Award | AL | 4th | 41.0 | 196 | 0 |
| 2012 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 22th | 2.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2010 | Cy Young Award | AL | 1st | 167.0 | 196 | 21 |
| 2010 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 16th | 6.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2009 | Cy Young Award | AL | 2nd | 80.0 | 140 | 2 |
| 2009 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 26th | 1.0 | 392 | 0 |