Craig Breslow vs. Rich Hill — Career Comparison

Rich Hill built a career as a starting pitcher and Craig Breslow as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rich Hill led in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 74), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 87), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 98). Craig Breslow held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 96). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Rich Hill.