Larry Dierker vs. Roberto Hernandez — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker built a career as a starting pitcher and Roberto 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 82), strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 89), and run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 94). Roberto Hernandez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 91). Role difference aside, Larry Dierker holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.