Mark Clark vs. David Hernandez — Career Comparison

Mark Clark built a career as a starting pitcher and David Hernandez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mark Clark led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 126 vs 92), run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 83), and home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 74). David Hernandez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 77). Role difference aside, Mark Clark holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.