Alex Fernandez vs. Brian Fuentes — Career Comparison

Alex Fernandez built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Fuentes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Fuentes led in run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 113), home run suppression (HR9+ 104 vs 95), and strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 111). Alex Fernandez held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 101). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brian Fuentes.