Casey Fossum vs. John Hiller — Career Comparison

Casey Fossum built a career as a starting pitcher and John Hiller 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 74), strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 109), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 92). John Hiller held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 94). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Casey Fossum.