David Hernandez vs. Shane Reynolds — Career Comparison

Shane Reynolds 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. Shane Reynolds led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 136 vs 92), home run suppression (HR9+ 99 vs 74), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 89). David Hernandez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 98). Role difference aside, Shane Reynolds holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.