Casey Fossum vs. LaTroy Hawkins — Career Comparison

Casey Fossum built a career as a starting pitcher and LaTroy Hawkins as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Casey Fossum led in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 71), run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 88). LaTroy Hawkins held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Casey Fossum.