Glenn Abbott vs. Willie Hernandez — Career Comparison

Glenn Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Willie Hernandez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Willie Hernandez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 71), run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 86), and home run suppression (HR9+ 76 vs 69). Glenn Abbott held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 88). Role difference aside, Willie Hernandez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.