David Hernandez vs. Don Larsen — Career Comparison

Don Larsen built a career as a starting pitcher and David Hernandez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Larsen led in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 74), run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 91 vs 89). David Hernandez held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 77). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Don Larsen.