David Hernandez vs. Joe Ross — Career Comparison

Joe Ross 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. Joe Ross led in home run suppression (HR9+ 118 vs 74), run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 83), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 92). David Hernandez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 102). Role difference aside, Joe Ross holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.