Gary Bell vs. Don Hood — Career Comparison

Gary Bell built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Hood as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Hood led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 80), run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 87), and home run suppression (HR9+ 83 vs 75). Gary Bell held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 69). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Don Hood.