Dylan Cease vs. Hunter Strickland — Career Comparison

Dylan Cease built a career as a starting pitcher and Hunter Strickland as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dylan Cease led in strikeout rate (K%+ 136 vs 88), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 126 vs 96), and home run suppression (HR9+ 130 vs 115). Hunter Strickland held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 97 vs 80). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dylan Cease.