Dwight Bernard vs. Atlee Hammaker — Career Comparison

Atlee Hammaker built a career as a starting pitcher and Dwight Bernard as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Atlee Hammaker led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 147 vs 89), run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 89), and strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 81). Dwight Bernard held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 146 vs 100). Role difference aside, Atlee Hammaker holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.