Howard Bailey vs. Philip Humber — Career Comparison

Philip Humber built a career as a starting pitcher and Howard Bailey 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 62), home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 65), and run prevention (ERA+ 88 vs 65). Howard Bailey held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 119 vs 101). Role difference aside, Philip Humber holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.