John Farrell vs. Luther Hackman — Career Comparison

John Farrell built a career as a starting pitcher and Luther Hackman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Farrell led in home run suppression (HR9+ 132 vs 101), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 86), and strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 76). Role difference aside, John Farrell holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.