Mike Dunn vs. Philip Humber — Career Comparison

Philip Humber built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Dunn as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Dunn led in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 99), run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 88), and home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 93). Philip Humber held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 89). Role difference aside, Mike Dunn holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.