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As the discussion around Felix Hernandez continues, advocates argue for a recalibration of how we assess the Hall of Fame credentials of modern pitchers. Factors such as wins and traditional WAR need reevaluation in light of decreased usage patterns and increased injury rates among pitchers in the contemporary game. The argument stands that Hernandez dominated his peak, leading elite statistical categories over several years, which should warrant serious consideration for Hall of Fame induction, even if his cumulative statistics fall short by historical standards.