Aaron Cook vs. Don Hood — Career Comparison

Aaron Cook 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. Aaron Cook led in home run suppression (HR9+ 139 vs 83), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 87), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 104). Don Hood held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 69 vs 57). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Aaron Cook.