David Hernandez vs. Mark Lemongello — Career Comparison

Mark Lemongello 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. Mark Lemongello led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 92), run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 83), and home run suppression (HR9+ 90 vs 74). David Hernandez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 65). Role difference aside, Mark Lemongello holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.