Roberto Hernandez vs. Steve Delabar — Career Comparison

Roberto Hernandez built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Delabar as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Delabar led in strikeout rate (K%+ 153 vs 77), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 118 vs 85), and run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 81). Roberto Hernandez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 111 vs 106). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steve Delabar.