Casey Fossum vs. Carlos Hernandez — Career Comparison

Casey Fossum built a career as a starting pitcher and Carlos Hernandez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Casey Fossum led in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 79), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 91 vs 86). Carlos Hernandez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 114 vs 89). Role difference aside, Casey Fossum holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.