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My Take
King Félix — that nickname wasn't just flattery, it was earned every single time he took the mound at Safeco Field. I've always thought Félix Hernández represents one of the most compelling what-ifs in modern baseball: a true ace who spent his entire prime career, fifteen seasons, on a Mariners team that couldn't buy a postseason berth. He won the 2010 Cy Young on a squad with a losing record, which almost never happens, and his perfect game in 2012 against the Rays was as dominant as it gets. Six All-Star appearances, a career ERA under 3.40, and a fastball-curveball combo that made hitters look silly for a decade. The fact that Seattle inducted him into their Hall of Fame in 2023 felt like the city finally saying thank you properly. Royalty, no question.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Felix Hernandez
- Name (Japanese)
- フェリックス・ヘルナンデス
- Reading
- ふぇりっくす・へるなんです
- Born
- April 8, 1986 (age 40)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Tiger
- Origin
- Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
- Height
- 190 cm
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Cy Young Award
- 2009 Major League Baseball All-Star
- 2023 Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Felix Hernandez born?
Born April 8, 1986 (age 40).
Where is Felix Hernandez from?
Felix Hernandez is from Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela.
What does Felix Hernandez do?
Felix Hernandez works as baseball player.
How tall is Felix Hernandez?
Felix Hernandez is 190 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.