David Hernandez vs. Bill Lee — Career Comparison

Bill Lee 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. Bill Lee led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 150 vs 92), run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 83), and home run suppression (HR9+ 84 vs 74). David Hernandez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 51). Role difference aside, Bill Lee holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.