David Hernandez vs. Drew Pomeranz — Career Comparison

Drew Pomeranz 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. Drew Pomeranz led in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 83), home run suppression (HR9+ 104 vs 74), and strikeout rate (K%+ 125 vs 105). David Hernandez held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 85). Role difference aside, Drew Pomeranz holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.