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Felix Hernandez Net Worth

Felix Hernandez has an estimated net worth of $90 million. The retired Venezuelan professional baseball player spent 14 seasons in Major League Baseball, playing his entire career as a starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners. Known by his nickname, “King Felix,” Hernandez became one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball during his prime. He [...] The post Felix Hernandez Net Worth appeared…

Felix Hernandez Net Worth

Felix Hernandez, a Venezuelan professional baseball player, had an estimated net worth of $90 million. Born on April 8, 1986, in Valencia, Venezuela, Hernandez began his professional career at a young age after being discovered by a Seattle Mariners scout at 14. He signed with the Mariners at 16 and played his entire 14-year major league career with the team.

Known as "King Felix," Hernandez was a dominant pitcher who achieved six All-Star selections, won the American League Cy Young Award in 2010, and led the league in ERA twice. His $221.3 million in MLB salary throughout his career made him one of the highest-paid players in baseball, with his annual salary reaching $27.8 million in 2019.

Hernandez pitched a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays in 2012, an achievement that solidified his status as a premier pitcher. His contract history included a $78 million five-year deal in 2010 and a $175 million seven-year extension in 2013, which made him one of the league's highest-paid players. Hernandez's accomplishments also included surpassing Randy Johnson's franchise record for strikeouts in Mariners history with 2,163 career strikeouts.

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