Félix Hernández

Félix Abraham Hernández García (born April 8, 1986), nicknamed "King Félix", is a Venezuelan-American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners from 2005 through 2019. A six-time All-Star, Hernández led MLB in wins in 2009, led the American League (AL) in earned run average in 2010 and 2014, and won the AL Cy Young Award in 2010. He also played on the Venezuela national team at two editions of the World Baseball Classic.

On August 15, 2012, Hernández threw the 23rd perfect game in MLB history, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field by a 1–0 score. Hernández's perfect game was the first perfect game in franchise history. On April 23, 2016, Hernández claimed the franchise record for strikeouts by a Mariners pitcher, getting his 2,163rd strikeout. The Mariners record had been held by Randy Johnson. Hernández's 146th win, which occurred weeks later on May 9, gave him the club record in that statistic, as well.

For a decade, Hernández was one of the best pitchers in baseball. He was also a fan favorite in Seattle. Known for his durability, Hernández started 30 or more games in 10 consecutive seasons. Beginning at age 30, he experienced a series of injuries, a decrease in fastball velocity, and an increase in ERA. After leaving the Mariners in 2019, Hernández signed with the Atlanta Braves and then with the Baltimore Orioles; however, he did not pitch in the major leagues again. He was inducted into the Mariners Hall of Fame in 2023.