As a 24 year old rookie back in 2009, David Hernandez pitched to a 5.42 ERA and brutal 6.61 FIP in 101.1 IP, starting 19 games while the owner of a brutal 1.48 K/BB. So, kids, even though it’s been easy to look at the flounderings of the bevy of talented young pitchers the Cincinnati Reds have rolled out the last few seasons, keep in mind that there are still countless stories of failed starters who have eventually rounded into the form of pretty danged good relievers.
After a rock solid 2018 season, David Hernandez can stake a pretty firm claim to being one of those.