Scott Alexander vs. Cole Hamels — Career Comparison

Cole Hamels built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Alexander as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Alexander led in home run suppression (HR9+ 232 vs 110), walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 119 vs 104). Cole Hamels held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 81). Role difference aside, Scott Alexander holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.