Jake Arrieta vs. Jordan Hicks — Career Comparison

Jake Arrieta 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 95), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 90), and run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 87). Jake Arrieta held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 89 vs 82). Role difference aside, Jordan Hicks holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.