David Hernandez vs. Rick Porcello — Career Comparison

Rick Porcello 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. Rick Porcello led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 136 vs 92), home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 74), and run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 83). David Hernandez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 86). Role difference aside, Rick Porcello holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.