Brian Duensing vs. Philip Humber — Career Comparison

Philip Humber built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Duensing as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Philip Humber led in strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 66), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 84), and run prevention (ERA+ 88 vs 81). Brian Duensing held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 103 vs 101). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Philip Humber.