Norm Charlton vs. Rich Hill — Career Comparison

Rich Hill built a career as a starting pitcher and Norm Charlton 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 94), and strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 105). Norm Charlton held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 118 vs 96). Role difference aside, Rich Hill holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.