Scott Erickson vs. Jordan Hicks — Career Comparison

Scott Erickson built a career as a starting pitcher and Jordan Hicks as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jordan Hicks led in home run suppression (HR9+ 205 vs 111), strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 80), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 94). Scott Erickson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 96). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jordan Hicks.