David Hernandez vs. Barry Latman — Career Comparison

Barry Latman 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. Barry Latman led in home run suppression (HR9+ 85 vs 74), run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 83), and strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 105). David Hernandez held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 90). Role difference aside, Barry Latman holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.