Roberto Hernandez vs. Daniel McCutchen — Career Comparison

Roberto Hernandez built a career as a starting pitcher and Daniel McCutchen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Roberto Hernandez led in home run suppression (HR9+ 111 vs 75), strikeout rate (K%+ 77 vs 61), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 85 vs 78). Daniel McCutchen held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 86). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Roberto Hernandez.