Did Felix Hernandez throw a perfect game?

Did Felix Hernandez throw a perfect game?

On August 15, 2012, Félix Hernández was perfect against the Tampa Bay Rays. He retired all 27 batters he faced, recording the first perfect game by a Mariner and the 23rd “perfecto” in Major League history, including the 7th 1–0 perfect game.

How good was Felix Hernandez?

By the All-Star break, Hernández was 9–3 with a 2.53 ERA while striking out 122 batters in 1242⁄3 innings pitched. At the age of 23 years, he became one of the youngest and fastest pitchers to strikeout 600 batters since Dwight Gooden. He would reach 800 strikeouts by season’s end.

What team is King Felix on?

Norfolk Tides#34 / Pitcher
Félix Hernández/Current teams

Is Felix Hernandez retired?

Veteran right-hander Felix Hernandez has opted out of his minor-league contract with the Baltimore Orioles and become a free agent, the team announced Monday.

Who holds the record for most saves in their career?

Mariano Rivera+
Career Leaders & Records for Saves

Rank	Player (yrs, age)	Saves
1.	Mariano Rivera+ (19)	652
2.	Trevor Hoffman+ (18)	601
3.	Lee Smith+ (18)	478
4.	Francisco Rodriguez (16)	437

Who pitched the last perfect game?

Félix Hernández
The most recent perfect game in the MLB was by Félix Hernández of the Seattle Mariners against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 15, 2012. He struck out the side twice and struck out twelve total batters in a 1–0 victory.

What happened Felix Hernandez velocity?

Hernández said he “didn’t pay attention” to the velocity but noted it was his first outing after a year off — he opted out of the 2020 season because of COVID-19 concerns.

Who has thrown a perfect game in MLB?

There has only ever been one perfect game in the World Series. It was thrown by Don Larsen for the New York Yankees against the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1956.

What is Felix Hernandez doing now?

Felix Hernandez is a professional Venezuelan-American baseball player who plays in Major League Baseball (MLB). Best known as “King Félix,” the talented baseball player has been active since his MLB debut in 2005. Currently, Felix serves as a baseball pitcher for the professional baseball team Atlanta Braves.

How tall is Edgar Martinez?

6 ft 0 inches
Facts

Birth Date	January 2, 1963
Height/Weight	6 ft 0 inches, 175 lb (183 cm, 79 kg)
Batting Hand	right
Throwing Hand	right
Debut Date	September 12, 1987

Who has the longest save streak in MLB history?

Eric Gagne
Britton challenged Eric Gagne, the Major League record holder for consecutive saves, who had 84 straight in 2002-04, with the Los Angeles Dodgers (NL).

Is Cole Hamels the only 08′ Phillies player to make the Hall of Fame?

It may seem hard to believe, but there is a very real chance that Cole Hamels ultimately ends up being the only member of the 08′ Phillies to make the Hall of Fame. Utley was far and away the best second baseman in the National League for a 4-5 year stretch, but injuries piled up and his career numbers are well short of typical hall of famers’.

How good is Cole Hamels?

Hamels has played for three large-market franchises in Philly, Texas and now Chicago. He has had success in each of them. Hamels was one of the AL’s best pitchers in 2016, was dominant for the Cubs down the stretch of 2018 and of course won a World Series with the Phillies.

Will Cole Hamels be in the 2008 All-Star Game?

Absolutely no chance. His post-Achilles injury numbers are dreadful and his overall power stats fall well short of other sluggers who aren’t in. Which brings us to Cole Hamels. Unlike the other three members of the 08 core , Hamels is still playing.

How many more strikeouts will Cole Hamels have to strike out?

Hamels was snake-bit as a Phillie (and Ranger at times) when it came to run-support and his record suffered. He may only have 190 or so wins when all is said and done, but that won’t matter. What will matter, however, is his strikeout totals. At his current pace, Hamels should reach 3,000 strikeouts in 2-3 more seasons.