Roger Erickson vs. Hunter Strickland — Career Comparison

Roger Erickson built a career as a starting pitcher and Hunter Strickland 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 117 vs 97), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 96), and strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 88). Hunter Strickland held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 97). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Roger Erickson.