F/F SPOTLIGHT: Felix Hernandez
May 22 2016
What a run it's been. Félix Hernández (RHP, SEA) has provided countless highlight reels and top-shelf numbers, both for fantasy owners and Seattle fans who have otherwise had to endure some pretty bad teams during Felix's run. Consider, since 2008:
- Felix is one of just two pitchers to toss 200+ IP in every season (James Shields).
- He’s tied for the most sub-3.50 ERA seasons (7; Clayton Kershaw), and just barely missed the mark in 2015 (3.53).
- Also tied for the most 200+ K seasons (6; Kershaw, again).
- The skills? Try seven straight triple-digit BPVs—only Cole Hamels has done that every year since '08.
But all good times, at some point, must come to an End. Hernandez is just 30, but the mileage on his arm is going up (2,300+ career IP),...
Almost!
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