Roberto Hernandez vs. Carl Edwards — Career Comparison

Roberto Hernandez built a career as a starting pitcher and Carl Edwards as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Carl Edwards led in strikeout rate (K%+ 134 vs 77), run prevention (ERA+ 138 vs 81), and home run suppression (HR9+ 161 vs 111). Roberto Hernandez held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 86 vs 80). Role difference aside, Carl Edwards holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.