Ace Pitcher Hernández Dies

Willie Hernández, 69, had surgeons trying to install a pacemaker in place of his heart because he was having problems with it. He died shortly after. He was one of the 11 pitchers to win a MVP and a Cy Young Award in the same year, including....

Don Newcombe

Sandy Koufax

Bob Gibson

Denny McLain

Vida Blue

Rollie Fingers

Willie Hernández

Roger Clemens

Dennis Eckersley

Justin Verlander

Clayton Kershaw

The last time the reliever played was the World Series winning 2 inning save.

Stats

Batted: Left

Threw: Left

Record: 70-63

ERA: 3.38

Strikeouts: 788

Saves: 147

Teams

Chicago Cubs (6 yr)

Philadelphia Phillies (1 yr)

Detroit Tigers (5)

Awards

3 time All-Star

World Series champ

AL MVP

AL Cy Young Award