Armando Benitez vs. Runelvys Hernandez — Career Comparison

Runelvys Hernandez built a career as a starting pitcher and Armando Benitez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Armando Benitez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 142 vs 73), run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 77), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 81). Runelvys Hernandez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 86 vs 74). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Armando Benitez.