FACTS/FLUKES: F. Hernandez, Lawrie, Doubront, Y. Gomes, G. Holland

Hernandez dealing, even with diminished velocity … It’s good to be the king. At least, that’s what it feels like for Félix Hernández (RHP, SEA), who is battling for the AL ERA lead. Hernandez, who won the Cy Young award in 2010 with a 13-12 record, is in the running to pick up his second trophy this year.

Year   IP   ERA  xERA  H%  S%  Ctl  Dom  Cmd    G/L/F   hr/9  hr/f  BPV
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2009  239  2.49  3.33  29  80  2.7  8.2  3.1  53/17/30   0.6    8%  106
2010  250  2.27  3.09  27  81  2.5  8.4  3.3  54/16/30   0.6    8%  114
2011  234  3.47  3.20  31  73  2.6  8.6  3.3  50/19/31   0.7   10%  112
2012  232  3.06  3.19  31  74  2.2  8.7  4.0  49/22/29   0.5    8%  124
2013...

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