Brennan Bernardino vs. Rich Harden — Career Comparison

Rich Harden 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. Rich Harden led in strikeout rate (K%+ 159 vs 98), run prevention (ERA+ 154 vs 117), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 131 vs 112). Brennan Bernardino held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 285 vs 151). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Rich Harden.