Bob Apodaca vs. Rich Hill — Career Comparison

Rich Hill built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Apodaca as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Apodaca led in run prevention (ERA+ 148 vs 103), home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 96), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 101). Rich Hill held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 101). Role difference aside, Bob Apodaca holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.