Hank Aguirre vs. Willis Roberts — Career Comparison

Hank Aguirre built a career as a starting pitcher and Willis Roberts as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hank Aguirre led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 100), run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 97), and strikeout rate (K%+ 97 vs 87). Willis Roberts held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 105). Role difference aside, Hank Aguirre holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.