Jack Armstrong vs. Jordan Hicks — Career Comparison

Jack Armstrong 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 led in home run suppression (HR9+ 205 vs 85), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 89), and run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 89). Jack Armstrong held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 91 vs 82). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jordan Hicks.