Manny Aybar vs. Rich Hill — Career Comparison

Rich Hill built a career as a starting pitcher and Manny Aybar as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rich Hill led in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 80), run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 95). Manny Aybar held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 101). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Rich Hill.