David Hernandez vs. Steve Parris — Career Comparison

Steve Parris 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. Steve Parris led in run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 83), home run suppression (HR9+ 87 vs 74), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 96 vs 92). David Hernandez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 83). Role difference aside, Steve Parris holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.