Felix Hernandez, baseball player, 2005-2019

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

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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

Career ERA 3.42 vs. league average 4.18 across their career seasons — 18.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2005 SEA AL 4 4 12 12 0 0 0 84.3 61 25 23 77 2.67 4.29 (+38%) 3082.1
2006 SEA AL 12 14 31 31 2 1 0 191.0 195 96 60 176 4.52 4.53 (avg) 3081.5
2007 SEA AL 14 7 30 30 1 1 0 190.3 209 83 53 165 3.92 4.47 (+12%) 3553.3
2008 SEA AL 9 11 31 31 2 0 0 200.7 198 77 80 175 3.45 4.32 (+20%) 2711.3
2009 SEA AL 19 5 34 34 2 1 0 238.7 200 66 71 217 2.49 4.32 (+42%) 7718.5
2010 SEA AL 13 12 34 34 6 1 0 249.7 194 63 70 232 2.27 4.08 (+44%) 6803.8
2011 SEA AL 14 14 33 33 5 0 0 233.7 218 90 67 222 3.47 3.94 (+12%) 4959.5
2012 SEA AL 13 9 33 33 5 5 0 232.0 209 79 56 223 3.06 4.01 (+24%) 7161.8
2013 SEA AL 12 10 31 31 0 0 0 204.3 185 69 46 216 3.04 3.87 (+21%) 6696.9
2014 SEA AL 15 6 34 34 0 0 0 236.0 170 56 46 248 2.14 3.74 (+43%) 7302.7
2015 SEA AL 18 9 31 31 2 2 0 201.7 180 79 58 191 3.53 3.96 (+11%) 1274.8
2016 SEA AL 11 8 25 25 0 0 0 153.3 138 65 65 122 3.82 4.19 (+9%) -1754.2
2017 SEA AL 6 5 16 16 0 0 0 86.7 86 42 26 78 4.36 4.36 (avg) -1449.6
2018 SEA AL 8 14 29 28 0 0 0 155.7 159 96 59 125 5.55 4.15 (-34%) -4132.4
2019 SEA AL 1 8 15 15 0 0 0 71.7 85 51 25 57 6.40 4.51 (-42%) -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

Career AVG .080 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 69.0% below league average.

Career OBP .115 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 64.5% below league average.

Career SLG .160 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 61.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.275 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 62.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS 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