David Herndon vs. Robin Roberts — Career Comparison

Robin Roberts built a career as a starting pitcher and David Herndon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Robin Roberts led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 166 vs 112), strikeout rate (K%+ 84 vs 68), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 91). David Herndon held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 156 vs 76). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Robin Roberts.