Felix Hernandez vs. Ray Washburn — Career Comparison

The numbers give Felix Hernandez a clear advantage over Ray Washburn across the core pitching metrics. Felix Hernandez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 89), home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 96), and run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 100). Ray Washburn held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 92). Felix Hernandez was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.