Phil Dumatrait vs. Philip Humber — Career Comparison

Philip Humber built a career as a starting pitcher and Phil Dumatrait 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 77), strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 77), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 81). Phil Dumatrait held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 88). Role difference aside, Philip Humber holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.