Nestor Cortes vs. Gary Wayne — Career Comparison

Nestor Cortes built a career as a starting pitcher and Gary Wayne as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Nestor Cortes led in run prevention (ERA+ 135 vs 107), walk avoidance (BB%+ 129 vs 102), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 119 vs 98). Gary Wayne held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 112). Role difference aside, Nestor Cortes holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.