Doug Bochtler vs. Philip Humber — Career Comparison

Philip Humber built a career as a starting pitcher and Doug Bochtler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Doug Bochtler led in home run suppression (HR9+ 117 vs 93), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 88), and strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 99). Philip Humber held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 72). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Doug Bochtler.