Mariners Analysis: Felix Hernandez’s Top 5 Performances

Apr 29, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (34) throws against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 29, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (34) throws against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 29, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (34) throws against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 29, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (34) throws against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

King Felix is the greatest pitcher to ever play for the Mariners, and he has provided fans with some of the most memorable moments in club history.

Felix Hernandez is having a week to remember. This past Saturday Hernandez became the Mariners franchise leader for strikeouts passing Randy Johnson who had 2,162. On Friday night the “King” topped another team record notching his 145th career win, tying Jamie Moyer for the franchise mark.

It is no surprise that Hernandez has set both these records, as he has been the team’s best pitcher (let alone the league) since he first took the mound back in the summer of 05’; It didn’t take long after Felix was called up from the Mariners Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, for the league to see what they would be dealing with for years to come.

In honor of King Felix’s impeccable dominance over the last 11 years, that has culminated with him standing a top the Mariners record books, here are 5 performances- based on the games’ level of importance, statistical achievement and overall “wow” factor-  that helped him get where he is today.

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