Xavier Hernandez vs. Don Sutton — Career Comparison

Don Sutton 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. Don Sutton led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 141 vs 101), run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 85), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 90). Xavier Hernandez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 73 vs 71). Role difference aside, Don Sutton holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.