Scott Barlow vs. Orlando Hernandez — Career Comparison

Orlando Hernandez built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Barlow as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Barlow led in home run suppression (HR9+ 133 vs 91), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 100), and run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 108). Orlando Hernandez held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 84). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Scott Barlow.