Brian Bass vs. Rich Hill — Career Comparison

Rich Hill built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Bass 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 67), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 83), and run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 86). Brian Bass held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 101). Role difference aside, Rich Hill holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.