Alex Burnett vs. Rich Hill — Career Comparison

Rich Hill built a career as a starting pitcher and Alex Burnett 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 75), run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 85), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 92). Alex Burnett held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 139 vs 96). Role difference aside, Rich Hill holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.