Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners pitches perfect game

Seattle Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez kisses his right wrist after completing a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday in Seattle.  (Ted S. Warren / Associated Press)

The Seattle Mariners’ Felix Hernandez celebrates after pitching a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field Wednesday in Seattle.  (Otto Greule Jr / Getty Images)

Felix Hernandez is soaked after teammates drenched him with water in celebration of his perfect game against Tampa Bay.  (Otto Greule Jr / Getty Images)

Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays in the fifth inning of his perfect game Wednesday in Seattle. It was the Mariners’ first perfect game and the 23rd in baseball history, as Hernandez overpowered the Rays in a 1-0 victory.  (Ted S. Warren / Associated Press)

Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners delivers during his perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field. The Mariners’ ace and former AL Cy Young Award-winner has long talked of his desire to achieve pitching perfection. He accomplished it against the Rays, striking out the side twice and finishing with 12 strikeouts.  (Otto Greule Jr / Getty Images)