Bert Blyleven vs. Don Hood — Career Comparison

Bert Blyleven 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. Bert Blyleven led in strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 69), walk avoidance (BB%+ 143 vs 104), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 87). Don Hood held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 97). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bert Blyleven.