FELIX HERNANDEZ | Cy Young Award Finalist

The Record - 15-6, 2.14 ERA (56 ER, 236.0 IP) with 248 strikeouts in 34 starts (27 quality starts).
ERA Title - Claimed his second AL ERA title with a 2.14 mark ahead of Chris Sale (2.17).
Cy Young Finalist - Finalist for the AL Cy Young Award with Chris Sale (CWS) and Corey Kluber (CLE).
AL Leaderboard - Ranked amongst American League leaders in ERA (1st, 2.14), Opponent Batting Average (1st, .200), Innings (2nd, 236.0), Starts
(T1st, 34), Strikeouts (4th, 248), Wins (T8th, 15), Strikeout-to-Walk Ratio (4th, 5.39), Strikeouts per 9.0 IP (5th, 9.46).
Awards - Felix was recognized with the following awards in 2014:
o
BBWAA American League Cy Young Finalist
o
American League All-Star (starting pitcher)
o
MLBPA Players Choice Award (AL Most Outstanding Pitcher)
o
Sporting News American League All-Star (Starting Pitcher of the Year)
o
Rawlings Gold Glove Finalist
o
BBWAA Pitcher of the Year (Seattle Chapter)
o
Roberto Clemente Award (Seattle nominee)
o
Fred Hutch Award Nominee (community service award)
o
American League Pitcher of the Month (June)
o
American League Player of the Week (June 2-8)
Low ERA - ERA of 2.14 was the lowest by an AL pitcher since Pedro Martinez recorded a 1.74 mark in 2000set a single-season club record lowering
the mark he already held of 2.27 set in 2010owns 5 of top 10 ERAs in single-season club history.
During the DH Era - Posted the 4th-lowest ERA for an AL pitcher in a season of 230.0 or more innings since the advent of the Designated Hitter in
1973, behind the Yankees Ron Guidry (1.74 in 1978), Torontos Roger Clemens (2.05 in 1997) and Baltimores Jim Palmer (2.09 in 1975).
Strong Finish - Posted a 1.66 ERA (7 ER, 38.0 IP) in 6 starts in September (2-1, 3 ND).
WHIP Leader - Led the AL in WHIP at 0.915, the lowest by an AL pitcher since Pedro Martinez in 2000 (0.737).
The Felix Quality Start - Set a Major League record with 16 consecutive starts allowing 2 or fewer runs in at least 7.0 innings May 18-August 11old
record was 13 straight starts by Tom Seaver in 1971led the Majors with 23 such starts (7.0 or more IP, 2 or fewer runs), next closest AL pitcher was
Corey Kluber with 19110 FQS since 2009, most in the Majors ahead of Clayton Kershaw (89).
200 Ks, 200 IP - Only pitcher to record 200 strikeouts in each of the last 6 seasonsrecorded 6th consecutive season with 200+ strikeouts and 200.0
innings; tied for 3rd-longest streak in MLB history behind Tom Seaver (9, 1968-76), Roger Clemens (7, 19867-92) and Walter Johnson (7, 1910-16).
Strikeout Streaking - First pitcher with 215 or more strikeouts in at least 6 consecutive seasons since Randy Johnson (1997-2002)only pitcher in
baseball history with 200 or more strikeouts with 75 or fewer walks in at least 6 consecutive seasons.
Opponent On-Base Pct - Recorded the lowest opponent on-base percentage in the AL at .243, the 3rd-lowest by an AL pitcher during the designated
hitter era (since 1973), trailing only Pedro Martinez (.213 in 2000) and Justin Verlander (.242 in 2011).
OPS & Slugging - Held opponents to a .546 OPS (2nd in AL) and .303 slugging percentage (2nd in AL).
Youll Get 7.0 - Pitched at least 7.0 innings in 24 of 34 starts, 2nd-best in AL (David Price, 26).
2 of Fewer Runs Allowed - Allowed 2 or fewer runs in AL leading 25 starts (Kluber 2nd with 23).
Leader - The Mariners were 22-12 when Felix started on the moundposted an 8-4 record and 2.10 ERA in 19 starts following a Mariners team loss.
No-Decision - Recorded a 1.88 ERA in 13 no-decisions (2.09 run support average in no-decisions).
Sabermetrics - Ranked 6th in the AL in overall WAR (2nd amongst pitchers) at 6.2.
All-Star Starter - Was the starting pitcher for the AL in the All-Star game in Minneapolis (scoreless inning, 2 K)second pitcher in club history to be
named the AL starting pitcher, joining Randy Johnson (1995 & 1997)first Venezuelan pitcher to start an All-Star game
5-Time All-Star - Selected to play in his 5th All-Star game, tying Randy Johnson for the most All-Star game appearances by a Mariners pitcher.
June Pitcher of the Month - Named the American League June Pitcher of the Monthwent 3-1 with a 1.22 ERA and 54 strikeouts in 6 startsfourth
career AL Pitcher of the Month award (June 2009, September 2009, August 2012, June 2014)25-8, 2.63 ERA in 47 career June starts.
AL Player of the Week - Named the AL Player of the Week for June 2-8 following 15-strikeout performance June 8 at Tampa Baysecond career AL
Player of the Week honor (Aug. 13-19, 2012).
15 Strikeouts - Struck out a career-high 15 batters June 8 at Tampa Bay, tied for most in the Majors this season (Jon Lester, BOS on May 3 vs.
OAK)12st time in club history that a pitcher had at least 15 strikeouts in a game, first since Randy Johnson had 15 on July 11, 1998 vs.
AngelsJohnson (17), Mark Langston (2x) and Mike Moore (1).
300 Starts - Made his 300th career start (all with the Mariners) Sept. 13 vs. Oaklandjoined Jamie Moyer (323) as only pitchers in club history with
at least 300 startsonly active pitcher to make 300+ starts with current team and joins Mark Buehrle (365 with White Sox) as the only other active
pitcher to make 300 or more starts with a club.
Ejection - Ejected for the first time in his career following his start May 12 vs. Tampa Bay (Mark Ripperger).
Young Strikeouts - Turned 28 on April 8 with 1,722 career strikeouts, 4th-most in MLB history by a pitcher before a 28th birthday trailing only Sam
McDowell (1,956), Bert Blyleven (1,910) & Walter Johnson (1,886)finished season with has 1,951 strikeouts, tied for 5th-most by a pitcher before
turning 29 (Sam McDowell-2,156, Walter Johnson-2,117, Bert Blyleven-2,082, Amos Rusie-1,951)career strikeout #1,800 June 8 at Tampa Bay.
Opening Day Start - Made 7th career Opening Day start March 31 at LA Angelsallowed 3 runs (2 ER) and struck out 11 in 6.0 innings to earn the
win6th time in club history a starter recorded 10+ strikeouts on Opening Day (2nd time by Felix)improved to 5-0, 1.52 ERA in his 7 career Opening
Day starts (2007, 2009-14)holds club Opening Day records for starts (7), consecutive starts (6), wins (5) and strikeouts (52).
Lid Lifters at Young Age - Is the only pitcher in MLB history (since 1900) with 7 Opening Day starts as a pitcher before turning 28there are 4
pitchers with 6 Opening Day starts before turning 28: Bert Blyleven, Dennis Eckersley, Dwight Gooden, and Fernando Valenzuela.
Since 2009 - Over last 6 seasons is 86-56 with a 2.73 ERA and 1,358 strikeouts in 199 starts.
Career Numbers - Is 125-92 with a 3.07 ERA in 303 career starts since making his debut on Aug. 4, 2005ERA is 2nd-lowest among active starting
pitcher (Adam Wainwright - 3.01).
Year
2014
Career

W
15
125

L
6
92

ERA
2.14
3.07

G
34
303

GS
34
303

IP
236.0
2060.2

H
170
1839

R
68
790

ER
56
704

HR
16
161

BB
46
572

SO
248
1951

HBP
5
62

R
68
48
72
76
51
56
71
84
80
70
95
100

ER
56
42
64
60
49
53
65
75
77
65
81
90

WHIP
0.915
1.170

HR/9
0.6
0.7

BB/9.0
1.75
2.50

K/9.0
9.46
8.52

SO/BB
5.39
3.41

American League Pitcher Comparison:

Player
Felix Hernandez
Chris Sale
Corey Kluber
Jon Lester
Garrett Richards
Alex Cobb
Dallas Keuchel
Sonny Gray
Max Scherzer
Yordano Ventura
James Shields
David Price

Team
Sea
CWS
Cle
Bos-Oak
LAA
TB
Hou
Oak
Det
KC
KC
TB-Det

Led or Tied American League

ERA
2.14
2.17
2.44
2.46
2.61
2.87
2.93
3.08
3.15
3.20
3.21
3.26

W
15
12
18
16
13
10
12
14
18
14
14
15

L
6
4
9
11
4
9
9
10
5
10
8
12

G
34
26
34
32
26
27
29
33
33
31
34
34

GS
34
26
34
32
26
27
29
33
33
30
34
34

INN
236.0
174.0
235.2
219.2
168.2
166.1
200.0
219.0
220.1
183.0
227.0
248.1

H
170
129
207
194
124
142
187
187
196
168
224
230

HR
16
13
14
16
5
11
11
15
18
14
23
25

BB
46
39
51
48
51
47
48
74
63
69
44
38

SO
248
208
269
220
164
149
146
183
252
159
180
271

AVG
.200
.205
.233
.236
.201
.231
.252
.232
.238
.240
.256
.240

WHIP
0.915
0.966
1.095
1.102
1.038
1.136
1.175
1.192
1.175
1.295
1.181
1.079

QS
27
21
26
27
19
17
21
26
22
22
24
24

Felix Claims American League ERA Title:

Felix claimed the American League ERA title with a club-record mark of 2.14 ahead of Chris Sale (2.17)Felix also won the ERA title in
2010 with a 2.27 mark, joining Freddy Garcia (3.05 in 2001) and Randy Johnson (2.48 in 1995) as Mariners to win the AL ERA title.

A STREAK FIT FOR A KINGFelix Hernandez set a Major League record with 16 consecutive starts where he pitched at least 7.0
innings and allowed 2 or fewer runs (May 18-Aug. 11)broke the record of 13 straight by Tom Seaver from July 17-Sept. 16, 1971Felix
has also set the MLB record with a 16-start streak of 7.0 or more IP and 2 or fewer earned runs passing Gaylord Perry (15) with Cleveland
in 1974during the 16-start streak Felix went 9-2 (5 ND) with a 1.41 ERA:
Streaks of consecutive starts with 7+ IP, 2 or fewer runs allowed, since 1900:
Felix Hernandez
May-August 2014
16
Tom Seaver
July-Sept 1971
13
Dwight Gooden
Sept 1985-May 1986
12
Chief Bender
June-August 1907
12
Mike Scott
May-July 1986
12
Ferdie Schupp
Sept 1916-May 1917
12

Game-by-Game:
Here is a game-by-game look at Felixs 2014 season:
Date
3/31
4/5
4/11
4/16
4/21
4/26
5/2
5/7 (1)
5/12
5/18
5/23
5/28
6/2
6/8
6/13
6/18
6/23
6/29
7/5
7/11
7/19
7/25
7/30
8/5
8/11
8/16
8/22
8/29
9/3
9/8
9/13
9/18
9/23
9/28

@
@
@

@
@
@

@
@
@

@
@
@

@
@
@

@
@

Opp
LAA
OAK
OAK
TEX
HOU
TEX
HOU
OAK
TB
MIN
HOU
LAA
NYY
TB
TEX
SD
BOS
CLE
CWS
OAK
LAA
BAL
CLE
ATL
TOR
DET
BOS
WAS
OAK
HOU
OAK
LAA
TOR
LAA

Rslt
W,10-3
W,3-1
W,6-4
L,2-3
L,2-7
L,3-6
L,4-5
W,6-4
W,12-5
W,6-2
W,6-1
W,3-1
W,10-2
W,5-0
L,0-1
L,1-2
W,12-3
W,3-0
W,3-2
W,3-2
W,3-2
L,1-2
L,0-2
W,4-2
W,11-1
L,2-4
W,5-3
L,3-8
W,2-1
W,4-1
L,2-3
W,3-1
L,2-10
W,4-1

Dec
W(1-0)
W(2-0)
W(3-0)
L(3-1)

W(4-1)
W(5-1)
W(6-1)
W(7-1)
W(8-1)
L(8-2)
W(9-2)
W(10-2)
W(11-2)

L(11-3)
W(12-3)
W(13-3)
L(13-4)
L(13-5)
W(14-5)

L(14-6)
W(15-6)
15-6

IP
6.0
8.1
7.0
7.0
7.0
6.0
5.0
6.1
6.2
8.0
8.0
8.2
7.0
7.0
8.1
7.0
7.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
8.0
7.0
5.0
5.2
7.0
8.0
6.0
7.0
7.0
4.2
5.1
236.0

H
4
6
4
4
7
5
5
11
8
7
5
4
8
4
4
3
6
1
3
6
2
5
4
4
3
7
5
10
3
5
7
3
6
1
170

R
3
1
2
1
6
3
3
4
4
2
1
1
2
0
1
1
2
0
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
3
5
1
0
2
0
8
0
68

ER
2
1
2
1
2
3
2
3
4
2
1
1
2
0
1
1
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
1
1
2
3
5
1
0
2
0
4
0
56

BB
1
1
0
1
1
3
3
2
0
1
1
2
0
1
2
0
0
3
1
2
4
0
2
1
0
0
2
1
2
4
0
2
3
0
46

SO
11
8
11
9
4
4
6
0
7
5
9
9
8
15
6
10
6
9
8
9
9
10
5
8
8
3
7
1
4
8
8
11
5
7
248

HR
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
4
1
0
1
0
1
0
16

HBP
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5

ERA
3.00
1.88
2.11
1.91
2.04
2.40
2.53
2.73
3.03
2.94
2.75
2.57
2.57
2.39
2.29
2.22
2.24
2.10
2.11
2.12
2.02
1.99
2.01
1.97
1.95
1.99
2.07
2.23
2.18
2.12
2.14
2.07
2.18
2.14
2.14

BF
25
32
27
26
29
25
24
31
27
30
29
30
27
26
30
24
27
27
29
31
26
25
27
28
24
23
24
30
28
26
28
26
24
17
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Pit
103
101
104
96
96
107
89
97
111
97
102
116
111
100
114
97
95
107
108
101
114
102
103
97
96
92
116
103
102
99
95
97
98
68
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Str
66
72
71
68
60
66
57
67
73
66
74
70
74
66
77
63
61
64
76
73
74
66
66
73
68
63
78
69
63
60
58
68
60
45
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2014 Inside the Numbers:

Quality Starts - 27 of 34 (6.0 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER)

Strikeouts - 248, 6th consecutive season with 215 or more strikeouts

Ultra Quality Starts - 23 of 23 (7.0 or more IP, 2 or fewer R)

Starts of at least 6.0 IP - 29 of 34

Double-Digit Strikeout Games - 6 (T5th in AL, career-high 15 Ks June 8 at Tampa Bay)

Zero Walk Games - 10 (7th-most in AL)

Zero HR Games - 21 (T4th-fewest in AL)

No-Decisions - 13 (T2nd in AL, 1.88 ERA in no-decisions)

Power & Precision - 4th in AL with 5.39 strikeout-to-walk ratio

WHIP - Led the AL in WHIP at 0.915, the lowest by an AL pitcher since Pedro Martinez in 2000 (0.737)

Awards - Named Sporting News AL Starting Pitcher of the Year and Players Choice AL Most Outstanding Pitcher