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When discussing Hernandez's potential Hall of Fame candidacy, one must consider the peak of his career. From 2008 to 2014, few pitchers outperformed Hernandez, who led all pitchers with an impressive 40.7 F4 (Fangraphs Wins Above Replacement) during those years. His performance stats, such as ERA and ERA+, consistently placed him among legendary contemporaries like Clayton Kershaw and Justin Verlander. However, the challenge arises when evaluating his career trajectory after the age of 30.