Danys Baez vs. Philip Humber — Career Comparison

Philip Humber built a career as a starting pitcher and Danys Baez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Philip Humber led in strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 69), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 82), and home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 86). Danys Baez held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 90 vs 88). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Philip Humber.