Mike Flanagan vs. Willie Hernandez — Career Comparison

Mike Flanagan built a career as a starting pitcher and Willie Hernandez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Flanagan led in home run suppression (HR9+ 104 vs 76), walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 91). Willie Hernandez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 82). Role difference aside, Mike Flanagan holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.