"When fans think of Miami Marlins legend Livan Hernandez, there can be no doubt of what comes to mind first: "I love you, Miami!" He's forever tied to that magical Marlins championship run in 1997, where he earned World Series MVP honors. Yet he spent far more of his career loving to face Miami rather than loving to play for them."
"But thirteen years ago today, Hernandez made the last of his staggering 39 appearances against his former club. That last appearance? A rather inconsequential inning of scoreless relief in mop up duty for the Brewers in a 6-2 Marlins victory. However, the anniversary of it does provide an excuse to gush about a fascinating career. In those 39 outings, he went 14-13 with a 3.69 ERA, including six complete games and three shutouts."
"Those six complete games would be enough to tie him for 10th place on the Marlins all-time list...a list Hernandez himself is tied for fourth on with fellow 1997 champion Kevin Brown. Of course, when it comes to the Marlins single season record for going the distance, Hernandez stands alone at the top with nine. His otherworldly endurance was far and away the bright spot of that 1998 team."
Livan Hernandez became the 1997 World Series MVP and is remembered for his "I love you, Miami!" proclamation. He logged more innings in Washington and San Francisco than with Miami despite his championship ties. Hernandez appeared 39 times against the Marlins, making 35 starts and posting a 14-13 record with a 3.69 ERA, including six complete games and three shutouts. His six complete games tie for 10th on the Marlins all-time list, while his single-season mark of nine complete games stands alone. Hernandez frequently excelled against his former club and often saved his best performances for duels with Miami aces.
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