Graham Ashcraft vs. David Hernandez — Career Comparison

Graham Ashcraft built a career as a starting pitcher and David Hernandez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Graham Ashcraft led in home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 74), walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 92), and run prevention (ERA+ 89 vs 83). David Hernandez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 76). Role difference aside, Graham Ashcraft holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.