Shawn Chacon vs. Chuck Hartenstein — Career Comparison

Shawn Chacon built a career as a starting pitcher and Chuck Hartenstein as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Shawn Chacon led in strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 71), home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 81), and run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 83). Chuck Hartenstein held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 127 vs 73). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Shawn Chacon.