Roberto Hernandez vs. Travis Phelps — Career Comparison

Roberto Hernandez built a career as a starting pitcher and Travis Phelps as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Travis Phelps led in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 77), run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 81), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 85). Roberto Hernandez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 111 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Travis Phelps.