Rick Aguilera vs. Derek Holland — Career Comparison

Derek Holland built a career as a starting pitcher and Rick Aguilera as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rick Aguilera led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 152 vs 95), run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 88). Role difference aside, Rick Aguilera holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.