David Hernandez vs. Rich Nye — Career Comparison

Rich Nye 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. Rich Nye led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 92), run prevention (ERA+ 90 vs 83), and home run suppression (HR9+ 78 vs 74). David Hernandez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 86). Role difference aside, Rich Nye holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.