David Hernandez vs. Bill Long — Career Comparison

Bill Long 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 Long led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 176 vs 92), home run suppression (HR9+ 95 vs 74), and run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 83). David Hernandez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 71). Role difference aside, Bill Long holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.