Xavier Hernandez vs. George Stone — Career Comparison

George Stone 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. George Stone led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 142 vs 101), run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 85), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 90). Xavier Hernandez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to George Stone.