David Hernandez vs. James Paxton — Career Comparison

James Paxton 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. James Paxton led in home run suppression (HR9+ 149 vs 74), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 136 vs 89), and run prevention (ERA+ 120 vs 83). Role difference aside, James Paxton holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.