Pedro Astacio vs. Willie Hernandez — Career Comparison

Pedro Astacio 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. Pedro Astacio led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 88), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 91), and home run suppression (HR9+ 79 vs 76). Willie Hernandez held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 88). Role difference aside, Pedro Astacio holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.