Xavier Hernandez vs. Dan Straily — Career Comparison

Dan Straily 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. Xavier Hernandez led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 89), strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 99), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 90). Dan Straily held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 85). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Xavier Hernandez.