Brennan Bernardino vs. Tom Cheney — Career Comparison

Tom Cheney built a career as a starting pitcher and Brennan Bernardino as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Cheney led in strikeout rate (K%+ 135 vs 98), run prevention (ERA+ 130 vs 117), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 112 vs 112). Brennan Bernardino held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 285 vs 128). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tom Cheney.