Aroldis Chapman vs. Teddy Higuera — Career Comparison

Teddy Higuera built a career as a starting pitcher and Aroldis Chapman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Teddy Higuera led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 60), run prevention (ERA+ 119 vs 112), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 118 vs 117). Aroldis Chapman held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 161 vs 128). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Teddy Higuera.