Phil Bickford vs. Jake Irvin — Career Comparison

Jake Irvin built a career as a starting pitcher and Phil Bickford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Phil Bickford led in strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 85), walk avoidance (BB%+ 117 vs 97), and run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 89). Role difference aside, Phil Bickford holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.