Mariners Weekly Rundown: Who’s Hot & Who’s Not

Apr 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Nelson Cruz (23) hits an RBI-double against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Nelson Cruz (23) hits an RBI-double against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 16, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (34) delivers a pitch agains the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 16, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (34) delivers a pitch agains the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

King Felix is Royally Good

Felix Hernandez had a historic week for the Seattle Mariners. The 30-year-old right-hander went 1-0 while registering a 0.75 ERA across 2 outings. He struck out 14 and walked 8 through 12 innings. The making history part came this weekend against the Yankees when he tied Randy Johnson for the most strikeouts in Mariners history.

Hernandez is having a bit of funny season thus far. He is 1-1 with a 1.00 ERA through 3 starts, but his 20:13 strikeout to walk ratio is far worse than his career average. The opposition is hitting just .138 against the King in 2016, but he is allowing 1.22 walks/hits per inning. Felix has had trouble locating his pitches, but he has done a nice job working out of danger.

I expect Hernandez to be even more dominant once he gets his command issues sorted out.

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