Thomas Albright vs. Jordan Hicks — Career Comparison

Thomas Albright built a career as a starting pitcher and Jordan Hicks as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jordan Hicks posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.41 and WHIP 1.406 compared to 7.9 and 1.866 for Thomas Albright. By the career numbers, Jordan Hicks had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.