Fernando Abad vs. Tommy Hanson — Career Comparison

Tommy Hanson built a career as a starting pitcher and Fernando Abad as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tommy Hanson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 123 vs 94), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 96), and home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 108). Fernando Abad held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 116). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tommy Hanson.