Steve Comer vs. Tom Hilgendorf — Career Comparison

Steve Comer built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Hilgendorf as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Hilgendorf led in strikeout rate (K%+ 92 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 118), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 106 vs 104). Steve Comer held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 137 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tom Hilgendorf.