Fernando Abad vs. Andy Hawkins — Career Comparison

Andy Hawkins built a career as a starting pitcher and Fernando Abad as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Fernando Abad led in run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 81), home run suppression (HR9+ 108 vs 78), and strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 77). Role difference aside, Fernando Abad holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.