Don August vs. Willie Hernandez — Career Comparison

Don August 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 69), run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 93), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 91 vs 89). Don August held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 88). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Willie Hernandez.