Jake Arrieta vs. Don Hood — Career Comparison

Jake Arrieta built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Hood as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jake Arrieta led in strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 69), home run suppression (HR9+ 95 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 87). Don Hood held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jake Arrieta.