Bryan Baker vs. Alex Fernandez — Career Comparison

Alex Fernandez built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Baker as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bryan Baker led in home run suppression (HR9+ 147 vs 95), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 117 vs 105), and strikeout rate (K%+ 116 vs 111). Alex Fernandez held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 110). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bryan Baker.