Roberto Hernandez vs. Glendon Rusch — Career Comparison

Glendon Rusch built a career as a starting pitcher and Roberto Hernandez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Glendon Rusch led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 82), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 89), and strikeout rate (K%+ 96 vs 89). Roberto Hernandez held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Glendon Rusch.