Ben Beville vs. Rich Hill — Career Comparison

Rich Hill built a career as a starting pitcher and Ben Beville as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ben Beville posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4 and WHIP 1.889 compared to 4.02 and 1.278 for Rich Hill. By the career numbers, Ben Beville had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.