David Hernandez vs. Hyun Jin Ryu — Career Comparison

Hyun Jin Ryu 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. Hyun Jin Ryu led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 151 vs 92), home run suppression (HR9+ 131 vs 74), and run prevention (ERA+ 128 vs 83). David Hernandez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 102). Role difference aside, Hyun Jin Ryu holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.