Patrick Corbin vs. Blake Hawksworth — Career Comparison

Patrick Corbin built a career as a starting pitcher and Blake Hawksworth as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Blake Hawksworth led in run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 76), home run suppression (HR9+ 116 vs 78), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 104). Patrick Corbin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 77). Role difference aside, Blake Hawksworth holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.