Larry Dierker vs. David Hernandez — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker 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. Larry Dierker led in run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 83), home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 74), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 92). David Hernandez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 105). Role difference aside, Larry Dierker holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.