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By David Hill

SEATTLE - APRIL 02: General view of Safeco Field during the opening day game between the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland Athletics on April 2, 2007 in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners defeated the A's 4-0. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE - APRIL 02: General view of Safeco Field during the opening day game between the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland Athletics on April 2, 2007 in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners defeated the A's 4-0. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /
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Felix Hernandez (2005-present)

Unless things change, Felix Hernandez may well go down in history as one of the greatest pitchers to never appear in the postseason.

Hernandez quickly became one of the top pitchers in the game, and a true workhorse for the Seattle Mariners. He made his first All Star Game in 2009 at just 23 years old, and the next year, won the Cy Young award. During his career, he has been a six time All Star, won two ERA titles, and led the American League in wins in his breakout 2009 campaign.

As to be expected, Hernandez has been one of the better pitchers in Mariners history. He has posted a 160-114 record with Seattle, along with a 3.20 ERA and a 1.184 WHiP. A workhorse who has eight seasons of 200 or more innings, Hernandez has pitched 2502.1 innings, striking out 2342 batters against 721 walks.

However, those innings are starting to catch up. For the first time in his career, Hernandez will be on a pitch count this season. His fastball has lot a bit of its velocity, and he has dealt with injuries over the past two years. Hernandez is still a Mariners icon, but he is not quite the pitcher he used to be.

Hopefully, those changes will allow Felix Hernandez to stay healthy, and continue his climb amongst the best pitchers in Seattle Mariners history. And, perhaps, he can pitch his way into the postseason.

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