Tom Dettore vs. Livan Hernandez — Career Comparison

Livan Hernandez built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Dettore as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Dettore led in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 71), home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 87), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 88). Livan Hernandez held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 86 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tom Dettore.