David Hernandez vs. Eric Lauer — Career Comparison

Eric Lauer 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. Eric Lauer led in run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 83), home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 74), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 89). David Hernandez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 101). Role difference aside, Eric Lauer holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.