Jim Colborn vs. Don Hood — Career Comparison

Jim Colborn built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Hood as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Colborn led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 104), strikeout rate (K%+ 75 vs 69), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 89 vs 87). Don Hood held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 93). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jim Colborn.