David Hernandez vs. Jose Lima — Career Comparison

Jose Lima 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. David Hernandez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 82), home run suppression (HR9+ 74 vs 65), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 89 vs 85). Jose Lima held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 154 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Hernandez.