David Hernandez vs. Bud Norris — Career Comparison

Bud Norris 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. Bud Norris led in home run suppression (HR9+ 88 vs 74), run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 83), and strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 105). David Hernandez held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 83). Role difference aside, Bud Norris holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.