Roger Erickson vs. Braden Looper — Career Comparison

Roger Erickson built a career as a starting pitcher and Braden Looper as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Roger Erickson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 110 vs 84), strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 67), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 88). Braden Looper held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 133 vs 117). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Roger Erickson.