Xavier Hernandez vs. Bob Shaw — Career Comparison

Bob Shaw built a career as a starting pitcher and Xavier Hernandez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Shaw led in home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 73), walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 101), and run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 85). Xavier Hernandez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 75). Role difference aside, Bob Shaw holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.