David Hernandez vs. Ryne Nelson — Career Comparison

Ryne Nelson 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. Ryne Nelson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 74), walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 92), and run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 83). David Hernandez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 88). Role difference aside, Ryne Nelson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.