Felix Hernandez is King

Posted on October 9th, 2014 by Matt

One of the biggest stories of last offseason was the Seattle Mariners surprising acquisition of Robinson Cano. The Mariners had been struggling for the better part of a decade, and no one expected for the future Hall-of-Famer Cano to end up taking his game to the Pacific Northwest. It was a high priced gamble for Seattle that has already paid off – the Mariners had their best season in years in 2014 and were just one game short of Wild Card position in the American kingfelixLeague. With Cano locked up for years to come, it seems that the Mariners might be on the right track after all these years.

Already a Star Shining Bright

However, lost in the discussion about Cano coming to Seattle, was the fact that the Mariners already had a legitimate superstar on the roster. Felix Hernandez is a Cy Young winner who is on a very short list of the best pitchers in the world. Most would agree that Hernandez, known as King Felix in Seattle, is the best pitcher in the American League, and is probably the pitcher on the planet not named Kershaw. While a starting pitcher doesn’t play every day like a second baseman does, there is no debating the star status of the King.

Still Getting Better

Amazingly, it would seem that Hernandez actually had his best-ever season in 2014. It didn’t seem possible for him to improve on his previous years, but he managed to take home the ERA title in 2014 and will very likely be the winner of the Cy Young award for the second time in his career. Beyond his on-field statistics, Hernandez has become an institution in Seattle and is easily the most-popular player in the city. He has already signed a long-term contract extension, and he and Cano are poised to be the face of the Mariners for many years to come. Hopefully for Mariners fans, it is a partnership that will lead the team back into October soon enough.

In terms of collectibles, Felix Hernandez is certainly one player you want to have represented in your collection. Rookie cards of the King are highly desirable, as are pieces that relate to his 2012 perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays. If you are serious about assembling a collection that represents all of the best players in baseball from each time period, Felix has more than earned his spot for the last several years in Major League Baseball. Be sure to track down a few of your favorite Felix-related pieces and add them to your collection. If the Mariners are able to make it into October and the King adds a ring to his already impressive mantle, your collection will be all the more impressive.


2007 eTopps FELIX HERNANDEZ On Card Auto /799 Mariners RARE picture

2007 eTopps FELIX HERNANDEZ On Card Auto /799 Mariners RARE

$49.99



FELIX HERNANDEZ - 2023 Topps Series 2 - All Aces Insert Card #AA-44 - MARINERS picture

FELIX HERNANDEZ - 2023 Topps Series 2 - All Aces Insert Card #AA-44 - MARINERS

$5.92



FELIX HERNANDEZ 2004 BOWMAN CHROME RC AUTOGRAPH AUTO PSA 9 picture

FELIX HERNANDEZ 2004 BOWMAN CHROME RC AUTOGRAPH AUTO PSA 9

$134.99



Felix Hernandez 2018 Museum Collection Patch /10 4 Color GU Mariners Topps picture

Felix Hernandez 2018 Museum Collection Patch /10 4 Color GU Mariners Topps

$60.00



2022 Topps FIVE STAR FELIX HERNANDEZ Silver Signatures Auto Autograph/40. WOW  picture

2022 Topps FIVE STAR FELIX HERNANDEZ Silver Signatures Auto Autograph/40. WOW

$44.99



FELIX HERNANDEZ 2004 BOWMANS BEST FIRST YEAR PROSPECT AUTO MARINERS NM-MT picture

FELIX HERNANDEZ 2004 BOWMANS BEST FIRST YEAR PROSPECT AUTO MARINERS NM-MT

$39.99



2004 Bowman Chrome Felix Hernandez Autograph First Year Auto RC Rookie Card picture

2004 Bowman Chrome Felix Hernandez Autograph First Year Auto RC Rookie Card

$94.99



2023 Topps Series 2 All Aces Felix Hernandez AA-44 Seattle Mariners picture

2023 Topps Series 2 All Aces Felix Hernandez AA-44 Seattle Mariners

$4.25



2012 National Treasures FELIX HERNANDEZ /49 Jumbo Patch Auto Mariners SSP picture

2012 National Treasures FELIX HERNANDEZ /49 Jumbo Patch Auto Mariners SSP

$59.99



2023 Topps Series 2 All Aces Felix Hernandez AA-44 Seattle Mariners picture

2023 Topps Series 2 All Aces Felix Hernandez AA-44 Seattle Mariners

$5.00