Jalen Beeks vs. Philip Humber — Career Comparison

Philip Humber built a career as a starting pitcher and Jalen Beeks as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jalen Beeks led in home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 93), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 93), and run prevention (ERA+ 90 vs 88). Philip Humber held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 85). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jalen Beeks.