Steve Foucault vs. Ed Halicki — Career Comparison

Ed Halicki built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Foucault as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Halicki led in strikeout rate (K%+ 123 vs 94), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 116 vs 96), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 117 vs 100). Steve Foucault held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 105). Role difference aside, Ed Halicki holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.