David Hernandez vs. Frank Pastore — Career Comparison

Frank Pastore 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. Frank Pastore led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 92), home run suppression (HR9+ 92 vs 74), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 89). David Hernandez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 100). Role difference aside, Frank Pastore holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.