Alex Fernandez vs. Willis Roberts — Career Comparison

Alex Fernandez built a career as a starting pitcher and Willis Roberts as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Alex Fernandez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 87), walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 100), and run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 97). Willis Roberts held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 95). Role difference aside, Alex Fernandez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.