Rich Folkers vs. Philip Humber — Career Comparison

Philip Humber built a career as a starting pitcher and Rich Folkers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rich Folkers led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 111 vs 101), run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 93). Role difference aside, Rich Folkers holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.