Felix Hernandez
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 225 lbs
- Born: Apr 8, 1986
- Debut: August 4, 2005
SEASON
| IP | W | S | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newsbreakers
December 6, 2009
While there doesn't appear to be any deal imminent in the near future, the Mariners have started to discuss a contract extension with ace Felix Hernandez, according to Fox Sports.
Our View:
After showing flashes of brilliance his first four seasons in the majors, King Felix finally broke out and reached full-blown ace status in 2009. Still at just 23 years of age, you can expect any contract he eventually signs to be of monstrous worth.
October 4, 2009
Felix Hernandez earned his 19th win of the season with a 4-3 nail-biter against the Rangers on Sunday. He allowed three runs (two earned) on just three hits and a walk over 6.2 innings and fanned six.
Our View:
King Felix ends the year 19-5 with a sparkling 2.49 ERA and 217 strikeouts. If it weren't for Zach Greinke, he'd likely be the favorite for AL Cy Young. His 19 wins ties him with three other players for the major league lead.
September 30, 2009
Felix Hernandez only issued two earned runs on seven hits over 7.2 innings in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Athletics at Safeco Field. He had four walks with four strikeouts.
Our View:
The elite hurler is 6-0 over his last seven starts, and allowed two or less earned runs five times over the span.
September 24, 2009
Felix Hernandez made his case for the AL Cy Young on Thursday as he picked up his 17th win of the season in the Mariners' 5-4 win over the Blue Jays. Hernandez went eight innings and allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits while walking two and striking out 11.
Our View:
Hernandez is making a late run at the award, and his 11 K's tonight will surely help his case. A 17-5 record on a mediocre team like the Mariners is something that can't be ignored, so expect to hear his name quite a bit when it comes to award time.
September 21, 2009
The Red Sox will reportedly make another run at acquiring Mariners ace Felix Hernandez this offseason, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View:
They don't believe the Mariners would be able to meet Hernandez's long-term price tag, which is strange, considering how many bad big contracts the team has doled out in recent seasons. When you view the rest of the major leagues as your farm system, though, conclusions like this are drawn. Expect Hernandez to remain a Mariner.
September 13, 2009
Felix Hernandez shut out the Rangers for seven innings on Sunday night. He earned his 15th win of the season by scattering four hits and a walk, and fanned five in the 5-0 victory.
Our View:
There's lots of talk about CC Sabathia for the AL Cy Young, but how can anyone overlook what King Felix is doing in Seattle? He's now 15-5 with a 2.52 ERA and has struck out 193 batters in 207.1 innings.
September 2, 2009
Felix Hernandez earned his 14th win with a 3-0 defeat of the Angels on Wednesday. He tossed eight shutout frames and allowed just four hits and three walks while fanning six.
Our View:
King Felix now has seven straight quality starts and is sporting a 14-5 record to compliment his sterling 2.65 ERA this season. He'll be in the Cy Young conversation this offseason.
August 29, 2009
Felix Hernandez was good enough to get the job done on Friday. He won his 13th game of the season with a three-run, five-hit performance against the Royals. He fanned six and walked one in the 6-3 win.
Our View:
King Felix has had better games, but he was rewarded with the victory anyway. The win was his first since August 1st but he has 40 strikeouts over 40 innings since that date.
August 23, 2009
Felix Hernandez couldn't win without his best stuff on Sunday, as he allowed nine hits and six runs in six innings, as the Mariners lost 6-1 in Cleveland.
Our View:
The effort dropped King Felix to 12-5 on the season. After allowing just one run and striking out 19 in his previous two efforts, expect him to bounce back next time out.
August 19, 2009
After many teams tried to acquire him before last month's non-waivers trading deadline, the Seattle Mariners would be open to giving Felix Hernandez a contract extension, according to Fox Sports.
Our View:
Hernandez has had a difficult time staying healthy in his five year career to this point, but has done so this season and been one of the best pitchers in the American League. Even though he is just 23 years old, he has gone 12-4 with a 2.66 ERA and 167 strikeouts in 2009.
August 18, 2009
Felix Hernandez only surrendered one earned run on five hits over seven innings in Tuesday's 5-3 loss at Detroit. He had one walk and fired nine strikeouts.
Our View:
King Felix enjoyed another strong outing, but was forced to take a no-decision. He has only allowed one earned run over his last two starts (14 innings), and has 19 strikeouts over the span.
August 13, 2009
Felix Hernandez tossed seven shutout innings and allowed just six hits and four walks in the Mariners' dramatic 14-inning 1-0 walk-off winner. He fanned ten White Sox in the contest.
Our View:
King Felix is having his most dominant season yet. He has a quality start in every August outing and the dominant right-hander lowered his ERA to 2.72 with Wednesday's performance.
August 3, 2009
The Seattle Times is reporting that the Mariners nixed a potential three-way deal that would have sent Felix Hernandez to Boston, with Mariners' prospects Phillipe Aumont, Brandon Morrow, and Carlos Triunfel going to San Diego, and Padres' slugger Adrian Gonzalez moving to Seattle.
Our View:
Wow. This would have been the blockbuster of all blockbusters had it gone through. The Mariners probably made the smart move by not going through with the deal here, as giving up Hernandez, Morrow, Aumont, and Triunfel essentially for Adrian Gonzalez is too steep a price to pay.
August 1, 2009
Felix Hernandez allowed two earned runs on six hits over seven innings in Saturday's 7-2 win at Texas. He had four walks and two strikeouts.
Our View:
Hernandez collected his team-leading 12th win, and bounced back well from his last outing when he was rocked for seven earned runs over 5.2 innings against Toronto.
July 31, 2009
According to ESPN.com, the Mariners have rejected offers from six different teams for starter Felix Hernandez.
Our View:
The M's lost Jarrod Washburn today, but they aren't crazy enough to try and swap King Felix. He's still only 23-years-old and is having arguably his best season of his career. He's signed though 2011, but the Mariners would be wise to try and lock him up long-term in the next year or so.
July 28, 2009
Felix Hernandez had his streak of 11-straight quality starts snapped on Monday when he gave up seven runs off eleven hits and one walk with just two strikeouts in 5.2 innings against Toronto.
Our View:
Hernandez dropped to 11-4 with the loss. Nothing to read into here besides an ace pitcher just simply not having his stuff for one night. Go right back to playing him his next time out and hope that he gets back on track to posting the dominant performances he's put up all year long.
July 22, 2009
Felix Hernandez was in control from the hill in Wednesday's 2-1 win at Detroit, as he only allowed one earned run on six hits over seven innings. He had one walk and racked up eight strikeouts.
Our View:
The elite hurler has collected a win in three straight starts, and has 11 wins for the season - currently tying him for the AL lead. Tonight's victory also marks the 50th of his career.
July 17, 2009
Felix Hernandez was outstanding again on Friday night as the Mariners beat the Indians 6-2. Hernandez went eight innings and allowed two runs on five hits while walking one and striking out eight. He is now 10-3.
Our View:
King Felix has taken the next step this season, and he has blossomed into one of the better fantasy pitchers in the game. As long as he stays healthy, Hernandez is a good bet for dominance every time out.
July 9, 2009
Felix Hernandez was in control from the hill in Thursday's 3-1 win over Texas at Safeco Field, as he only issued one earned run on three hits over eight innings. He had two walks and racked up seven strikeouts.
Our View:
Hernandez earned his team-leading ninth win, and has not taken a loss over his last nine starts. He trimmed his ERA to 2.53 tonight as well, and continues to pitch up to his billing as the ace of the Mariners' staff.
July 3, 2009
Felix Hernandez was solid once again on Friday. He allowed just three runs on seven hits and a pair of walks to the Red Sox in his seven innings on the hill. The King struck out seven but did not factor in the decision as the Mariners eventually won 7-6 in 11 innings.
Our View:
Felix has now rattled off eight straight quality starts, and looks good in July after finishing up June with a minuscule 0.94 ERA.
June 28, 2009
Felix Hernandez improved to 8-3 off another stellar performance on Saturday, giving up a mere on unearned run off just four hits and one walk with nine strikeouts against the Dodgers.
Our View:
King Felix has been the best pitcher in baseball over his past seven starts, allowing a minuscule five earned runs with 51 strikeouts over the 53-inning span. Don't expect those type of other-worldly numbers to keep coming, but it looks like the 23-year-old is finally reaching his full potential in his fifth MLB season.
June 21, 2009
Felix Hernandez only surrendered two earned runs on six hits over 7.1 innings in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks at Safeco Field.
Our View:
Hernandez pitched well, but was unfortunately dealt a no-decision rather than a win as he exited the battle tied at 2-2. He had his two-game winning streak snapped, but has gone six straight starts without taking a loss.
June 16, 2009
Felix Hernandez hurled a gem in Tuesday's 5-0 win at San Diego, as he only allowed two hits over nine scoreless innings. He had four walks and six strikeouts.
Our View:
Hernandez has been among the most dominant hurlers in the bigs as of late, as he allowed one or less earned runs in each of his last five starts. He is 3-0 over that span, and picked up his first complete game and shutout of 2009 tonight.
June 10, 2009
Felix Hernandez scattered nine base runners over seven innings of one-run ball in the Mariners 4-1 win over the Orioles on Wednesday. He struck out five while picking up his sixth victory of the season.
Our View:
Hernandez has not allowed more than one earned run in any of his last four starts but he has just two wins to show for it. His ERA is done to 3.06 and he now has 84 strikeouts in 85.1 innings.
June 6, 2009
Felix Hernandez only allowed one earned run on six hits over seven innings in Friday's 2-1 loss to Minnesota at Safeco Field. He had three walks and racked up seven strikeouts.
Our View:
Hernandez pitched well, and it is too bad he had to settle for a no-decision rather than a win. He has only claimed one win over his last seven starts, and his fantasy value continues to be hindered by a poor supporting cast in Seattle.
May 30, 2009
Felix Hernandez only allowed one run (not earned) on six hits over 6.2 innings in Saturday's 4-3 win at the Angels. He issued one walk and racked up six strikeouts.
Our View:
It was a solid outing for King Felix, but he had to settle for a no-decision rather than a win. The game went 10 innings. He went 4-0 in April, but was not quite as successful in May with a 1-3 mark over six starts.
May 24, 2009
Felix Hernandez allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk over eight innings Sunday, but only one was earned. The Mariners edged the Giants 5-4 and Felix fanned ten en route to his fifth win.
Our View:
King Felix had great fantasy numbers today, due to most of the runs he allowed being deemed unearned, but he's been shaky lately. His ERA for the month of May is over 5.00 and today marked his first win since April 28th.
May 20, 2009
Felix Hernandez picked up his third loss of the season on Tuesday as the Mariners fell to the Angels 6-5. Hernandez went 5.2 innings and allowed six runs on 11 hits while walking three and striking out three.
Our View:
This was a terrible outing for Hernandez. Not only did he get lit up by the Angels' hitters, but he only managed to strike three out. At least when he pitches poorly he usually still manages to strike guys out, but not tonight. Chalk this one up as a loss Felix owners, and hope he comes out ready to go in his next start.
May 14, 2009
Felix Hernandez hurled seven scoreless innings with four hits allowed in Thursday's 3-2 loss at Texas. He issued two walks with six strikeouts.
Our View:
Hernandez had a strong outing, but unfortunately was dealt a no decision due to poor run support from his teammates. He has not claimed a win over his last three starts.
May 11, 2009
Felix Hernandez stated that he is fine physically after being rocked for six runs in his last start Saturday against the Twins, according to the Everett Herald. He said, "I am fine. No problems. I made a couple mistakes."
Our View:
The Mariners' ace hurler is expected to be ready to go for his next scheduled start Friday against the Red Sox. He should remain penciled into fantasy lineups.
May 9, 2009
Felix Hernandez was roughed up by the Twins on Saturday as he allowed six runs (five earned) on six hits and three walks over just four innings. He only struck out two as the Mariners got pounded 9-6.
Our View:
King Felix has now lost two starts in a row after beginning the season 4-0. His ERA jumped to 4.09 and he's been looking increasingly human this month. He also allowed two homers in Saturday's start, which was a rarity in April.
May 5, 2009
Felix Hernandez was hit with his first loss of the year on Monday, going six innings and allowing six runs on ten hits while striking out nine.
Our View:
King Felix has been phenomenal so far in 2009, so this should be a very rare occurrence. As long as he is healthy, Hernandez is a top flight fantasy pitcher. Don't expect too many of these outings the rest of the year, but even the best are off sometimes.
April 28, 2009
Felix Hernandez was brilliant on Tuesday, fanning nine in eight innings and picking up his fourth win of the season. The Mariners split a double-header with the White Sox and won game two 9-1 behind Hernandez's gem.
Our View:
King Felix is starting to live up to his nickname. He allowed just four hits and a walk on Tuesday and is now 4-0 with a 2.38 ERA on the season while striking out more than a batter per inning.
April 23, 2009
Felix Hernandez was flat out dominant on Thursday as he shut down a potent Tampa Bay offense in the Mariners' 1-0 nail-biter. He allowed four hits and three walks over seven innings and fanned seven. He's now 3-0 on the season.
Our View:
Felix lowered his ERA to 3.10 on the season and continues to strikeout a batter per inning. He is beginning to look like an ace again, but beware he tends to have Jekyll and Hyde seasons.
April 18, 2009
Pitcher Felix Hernandez improved to 2-0 with a win over the Tigers on Friday night. He allowed seven hits and three runs over six innings. Hernandez also walked one, struck out six, and hit a batter.
Our View:
It wasn't the prettiest line, but we'll take it. Hernandez couldn't buy a win in 2008, and we'll take any one we can get this time around.
April 11, 2009
Felix Hernandez was not nearly as sharp Saturday as he was on Opening Day. The King allowed five runs on seven hits ans two walks over five innings and was given a no decision in the Mariners' 8-5 win over the A's.
Our View:
Hernandez was knocked around, but he did manage to fan eight in his five innings. At least fantasy owners got to take one positive away from his start. He should be better than this in the future.
April 6, 2009
Felix Hernandez needed only 97 pitches to get through eight innings as the Mariners beat the Twins 6-1 on Monday. He allowed five hits, three walks, and one run, while striking out six hitters.
Our View:
Hernandez is just 23 and the best is yet to come. He was unlucky with a 9-11 record last season, but his stuff is still electric. As long as the Mariners can provide him with average run support, he should be a fantasy ace in 2009.
April 1, 2009
Felix Hernandez was far from sharp on Wednesday, allowing four runs on nine hits over six innings. He was also named the Mariner's Opening Day starter for the second consecutive year. Rough timing.
Our View:
Felix has been dreadful this spring and fantasy owners are hoping this isn't one of his patented down years. It might be worth your while to see how he fares in his first couple starts before inserting him into your rotation.
March 26, 2009
Felix Hernandez was destroyed by the Royals on Thursday. He allowed seven runs, 12 hits and two walks in just six innings. He did manage to strike out six on the day.
Our View:
King Felix should be officially demoted to Duke after this thrashing by the Royals. Since being dubbed the next big thing in 2005 after only 12 starts he has been inconsistent, frustrating and, at times, downright bad. If you draft him this year, pray he has the breakout season everyone has been predicting for the last three seasons.
March 16, 2009
Felix Hernandez looked good in Venezuela's 2-0 win over Puerto Rico on Monday. He fanned seven in 4.2 innings while allowing no runs and scattering four hits and four walks.
Our View:
The 22-year-old looked a lot slimmer on the mound and was clearly playing with a lot of passion. He was just 9-11 for Seattle last season, but he managed to increase his strikeout rate. Unfortunately, his walk rate also soared. When projecting King Felix for 2008, use last year's numbers as your base.
February 26, 2009
Felix Hernandez allowed two earned runs on four hits, including a home run, in two innings of work Thursday as the Mariners and Padres ended their affair tied at four after 10 innings.
Our View:
It was recently reported that Hernandez has dropped 15 pounds from a year ago, which shows he is physically committed to improving upon a mediocre season.
February 14, 2009
Felix Hernandez has trimmed down to 212 pounds, according to the News Tribune. He weighed 225 pounds last season.
Our View:
King Felix has great upside at only 22, but his fantasy potential could be hindered by the lack of a solid supporting cast in Seattle. He is still worth targeting as a top-15 fantasy hurler for 2009, and he could be quicker and stronger while playing at a lighter weight.
January 19, 2009
The Mariners have avoided arbitration with Felix Hernandez by signing him to a one-year deal for $3.8 million, according to ESPN.
Our View:
He is the Mariners' ace hurler, but only won nine games with a merely passable 1.39 WHIP and 3.45 ERA in 2008 due to a poor supporting cast. Seattle held the worst record in the AL at 61-101, and King Felix could be an unstable fantasy option once again in 2009, especially following the departure of closer J.J. Putz and star outfielder Raul Ibanez.
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