Dwight Bernard vs. Sterling Hitchcock — Career Comparison

Sterling Hitchcock 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. Sterling Hitchcock led in strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 81), walk avoidance (BB%+ 108 vs 89), and run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 89). Dwight Bernard held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 146 vs 85). Role difference aside, Sterling Hitchcock holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.