Félix Hernández
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Félix Abraham Hernández
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 225 lb.
[edit] Biographical Information
Pitcher Félix Hernández is the younger brother of minor leaguer Moises Hernández.
In 2005, when he made his debut with the Seattle Mariners, he was the youngest player in the major leagues. On August 9, of that year he became first teenager since 1984 to win a game. Two teenagers actually won games in 1984: Dwight Gooden and Jose Rijo.
On June 23, 2008, he hit a grand slam off Johan Santana of the New York Mets. It was the first grand slam by an American League pitcher since Steve Dunning hit one on May 11, 1971, and the first home run of any kind by a Mariners pitcher since the team began play in 1977.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AL All-Star (2009)
- AL Wins Leader (2009)
- AL Winning Percentage Leader (2009)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (2009)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 2 (2008 & 2009)
- 200 Strikeouts Seasons: 1 (2009)
