Jim Bibby vs. Don Hood — Career Comparison

Jim Bibby 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. Jim Bibby led in strikeout rate (K%+ 116 vs 69), home run suppression (HR9+ 108 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 87). Don Hood held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 82). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jim Bibby.