Scott Eyre vs. Mike Hedlund — Career Comparison

Mike Hedlund built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Eyre as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Hedlund led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 78), home run suppression (HR9+ 117 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 87). Scott Eyre held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 77). Role difference aside, Mike Hedlund holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.