Antonio Bastardo vs. Philip Humber — Career Comparison

Philip Humber built a career as a starting pitcher and Antonio Bastardo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Antonio Bastardo led in strikeout rate (K%+ 135 vs 99), run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 93). Philip Humber held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 80). Role difference aside, Antonio Bastardo holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.