David Hernandez vs. Rodrigo Lopez — Career Comparison

Rodrigo Lopez 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. Rodrigo Lopez led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 92), run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 83), and home run suppression (HR9+ 82 vs 74). David Hernandez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 95). Role difference aside, Rodrigo Lopez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.