Over the past several weeks RealGMBaseball has been holding our 2014 Major League Baseball 'Be The GM' Contest to determine which player would be the best selection to build a franchise around.

The contest, which is being brought to you by the Original Retro Brand, is described and previewed here: RealGM's 2014 'Be The GM' Contest. You'll want to check out the link for rules on how to enter to win a $50 Retro Brand gift card and to see the full contest schedule.

We have advanced to the Final Four and will determine our champion next week.

Jose Fernandez of the Miami Marlins and Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers are featured in Wednesday's matchup. Voting will extend through July 21.

The baseball world mourned together when Fernandez was lost for the season as he joined the ever-growing list of Tommy John victims. Just 21, the Cuban right-hander has been dominant since making his debut against the New York Mets last April. The reigning National League Rookie of the Year had a 2.19 ERA, 0.979 WHIP and 187 strikeouts in 172.2 innings (28 starts) last season.

Fernandez was off to a good start yet again in 2014, posting a 2.44 ERA, 0.948 WHIP and 70 strikeouts in eight starts (51.2 innings). The Marlins won in five of his eight appearances. Fernandez ranked third among NL pitchers in WAR (6.3) and seven overall in his first season. His ERA was higher than only one man -- Clayton Kershaw.

Kershaw is arguably the best pitcher of his generation, having won a pair of Cy Young awards (with a second-place finish mixed in) over the last three seasons. The 26-year-old has a 2.54 ERA, 1.073 WHIP and 1,332 strikeouts over 1,276.1 career innings with the Dodgers. He has led the National League in ERA three years running.

The left-hander was second among all NL players in WAR (8.4) last season and first among pitchers (7.9). Kershaw is still approaching his prime, but already ranks twelfth among all active pitchers in career WAR (36.4). The only knock you can find on him are his postseason numbers, but the sample size is small. In nine playoff appearances, six starts and 38.1 innings, he has a 4.23 ERA, 1.278 WHIP and 39 strikeouts.

Vote In This Matchup: Fernandez or Kershaw?

Next Matchup: July 21 – Be The GM Finals

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